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I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I'm passionate about helping people feel heard, understood, and empowered. My practice focuses on supporting clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, and personal growth in a safe and collaborative environment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across healthcare, community mental health, child welfare, and private practice settings. My background includes working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, burnout, parenting stress, and complex family dynamics.

I believe therapy should feel collaborative, supportive, and grounded in trust. My approach combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate and culturally responsive lens that honors each client’s unique experiences and strengths.

I am trained in several evidence-based modalities, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

My goal is to help clients increase insight, build practical coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

I hold space for individuals, couples, and families to grow into the versions of themselves that are anchored in self trust, adaptable to life's shifts, and empowered to author their own stories. When intrusive thoughts, physical restlessness, or underlying dread take hold, it can feel like being swept into a repetitive cycle of self doubt and preoccupation. It is a pattern that steals your energy, pulling you away from the present moment and weakening your self trust.

I am a client-centered therapist and focus on my client's strengths. Typically, I have been able to assist clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, family and/or work conflicts, end-of-life, and chronic illness.

I have worked with adults whose ages range from 18 - 90, transitional-age youth, adults, and older adults needing support through life changes, chronic illness, and end-of-life.

Social work has always been an interest of mine. I have seen family members and close friends go through life struggles and wish they had more professional support. I decided to make this my career. I enjoy meeting people and listening to their stories, and I am always happy to provide support and resources.

Introduction

I primarily use a cognitive behavioral approach. My focus area of practice is helping clients improve their lives and find meaningful change.

My communication style

My sessions are calm, collegial, interactive, respectful, directive, and helpful.

How I help clients reach goals

Change does not necessarily take a long time. We're 'shooting for the moon' right away. What's the worst that could happen?

My journey to becoming a provider

Helping others help themselves is an absolute privilege! I'd pay them to do this work (but please don't tell them that.) How did I get here? It's a long story. I originally went to college to be a journalist, but changed to broadcasting. Dumb. I needed to jumpstart my life, so I changed to this profession. Talk about purpose and meaning!

I am dedicated to empowering individuals and adolescents with the tools and strategies needed to navigate anxiety, depression, personal and family challenges, and life's transitions. My approach integrates evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and positive psychology to help clients build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and create lasting, meaningful change.

I specialize in working with teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, family and relationship concerns, feelings of being stuck, and a loss of motivation or joy.

I believe in creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve their personal goals and improve their overall well-being.

Hi, I'm Carmen! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of experience supporting individuals, children, and families through life's toughest moments. I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, mood challenges, neurodivergence, self-esteem struggles, parenting stress, chronic pain, insomnia, and major life transitions. What drives me is creating a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported—because I believe in meeting you exactly where you are.

I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for 12 years and have had extensive training to help people heal from life stressors past and present. I provide a warm empathetic style, that will allow you to dig into areas that might currently create functional impairments.

Sima Braude is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified RLT Couples Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and create meaningful change. Known for her warm, direct, and collaborative approach, she believes growth happens when people feel both supported and challenged — and she strives to create a space where clients can be honest, accountable, and fully themselves.

Welcome! I am here to be a support and resource. I have been a social worker for over 10 years, and am passionate about helping others. Stress and anxiety is inevitable, and gaining coping skills is key to moving forward and feeling better. I can guide you towards improving coping skills, while diving into your choice of topics. The sessions are yours, and I am here to provide support, and encouragement, while supporting your goals. Let me assist you in your journey to regain your strength.