Carol Sim
Verified by Mustard Seed Generation
Location(s)
Diamond Bar, CA
Services
- Couple's counseling
- Individual counseling
- Pre-engagement/pre-martial counseling
Languages
English, Korean
Biography
Carol is a licensed marriage and family therapist and also a registered art therapist based in California. She has more than 6 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples and families in university counseling centers, community mental health agencies, outpatient hospitals, and nonprofit group practices. She has specialized training in the Gottman Couples Method (Level 1 & 2) and has been certified in Prepare/Enrich Premarital Counseling. Carol specializes in relationship difficulties, family/life transitions, parenting challenges, premarital, depression, anxiety, trauma, spirituality, pastor/ministry family issues.
My Approach
I often explain that psychotherapy is like physical therapy for the brain. With a combination of a safe, nurturing environment and evidence-based methods, you can develop new “pathways” in your brain and process your thoughts and feelings to help you heal and grow. I will approach our work together with a genuine curiosity and seek to collaboratively explore the different parts of your story. Having lived in several different countries, I have great respect for and extensive experience working with people from various backgrounds.
Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology - Azusa Pacific University
Finances
Cost per session: Free 15 min consultation; $200-225 per 45min session
Sliding Scale: Only upon availability
Accepts: Credit Card, Cash, HSA
Insurances Accepted
N/A
Where I’m Located
Defining Moments Counseling & Assessment Center
11712 Moorpark St. Studio City, CA 91604
Take the first step and get help from Carol today
csim@definingmomentsca.com
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