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Sarah Sims

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Sarah Sims is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Transcendent Psychiatry treats pediatric, adolescents, and adults. In her practice, she integrates a combination of evidence-based psychopharmacologic management, psychotherapy, compassionate trauma informed care and various cognitive modalities to help you heal. She believes that high quality psychiatric care is more than just treating mental illness. It is a patient centered journey through transitioning mental illness to into mental wellness. Feel free to email us to schedule an intake.
Specialty include but not limited to: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, eating disorders, schizophrenia, postpartum, professionals in recovery, disease with underlying symptoms including, shame, guilt, sexual issues, self-defeating behavior; intimacy issues, dissociation, emotional dysregulation. Plant Medicine Aware.
We believe your past can be used as a platform for growth. Integrating technology, we offer professional, trusted, and nonjudgmental care in office or by way of telehealth for individuals that are geographically distant. We look forward to meeting you!
Take the first step to help. Call or Sarah Sims now - (331) 214-3648

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Downers Grove, IL 60515

(331) 214-3648

Lombard, IL 60148

My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Substance Use 
I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (331) 214-3648
Photo of Sarah Sims, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Downers Grove, IL 60515

(331) 214-3648

Lombard, IL 60148

My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Substance Use 
I accept insurance 

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Self Pay
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
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Qualifications

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Sarah Sims
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (331) 214-3648
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Sarah Sims
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (331) 214-3648

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Substance Use

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Plant Medicine Assessment and Preparation
  • Professionals in Recovery
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
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11 Endorsements

Alexandra J Pales
Alexandra J Pales
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerPMHNPRNMSN
The mental health community is lucky to have Sarah. She is intelligent, a kind presence, and cares a lot about others. She's warm in her approach and easy to talk to. A lovely person.
Abigail M Hamilton
Abigail M Hamilton
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerFNP-CPMHN-BCAPRNFPA
Sarah Sims is the best in her field, not only is she intelligent and compassionate she is a kind hearted soul! She has surpassed all expectations in care and her approach in holistic care is exceptional.
Kris Haukoos
Kris Haukoos
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerAPRNPMHNP
Highly knowledgeable and compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner. Highly recommend.
Laura Kight
Laura Kight
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerPMHNPBCMBA
Highly recommended for the treatment of mental health disorders. Knowledgeable, compassionate provider. Dedicated to improving the lives of others.
Capstone Mental Health
Capstone Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerPMHNPFNP
Sarah seamlessly integrates empathy with cutting-edge psychiatric knowledge, providing compassionate solutions for mental well-being. She combines her vast knowledge with genuine empathy, providing transformative support for mental health patients.
Molly McLaren
Molly McLaren
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerMSNAPNPPMHNP
Sarah is an exceptional psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Her dedication to evidence-based care and compassionate approach make them a trusted ally in the journey toward mental wellness!
Whole Life Behavioral Health/ Trish Morgan-Freeman
Whole Life Behavioral Health/ Trish Morgan-Freeman
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerMSNPMHNP
Sarah is a knowledgable, compassionate provider who uses both holistic and evidence-based treatments to ensure her patients' mental health goals are achieved. Highly recommend!
Jennifer Gray Schmidt
Jennifer Gray Schmidt
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerPMHNP-BC
Sarah is compassionate with her patients and thinks outside of the box when treatment planning because she knows how personal this journey is for each patient. She is always willing to go the extra mile, and I have learned so much from her!
Avishay Adri
Avishay Adri
Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerDNPPMHNP
Knowledgeable and compassionate professional who provides great clinical care!
Matthew Lessack
Matthew Lessack
CounselorLCPCLMHC
It is clear to me how thoughtful, caring, and dedicated Sarah is to the well-being of her clients. She emphasizes her knowledge in treatments that work and advocates for individual's needs in treatment. Treatment with her is sincerely collaborative.
Nikki Vigneau
Nikki Vigneau
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLSW
Sarah is insightful and highly skilled nurse practitioner. Her expertise is clear and she creates a supportive space for understanding complex issues. She combines deep knowledge with genuine care!

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Location

Primary Location

Downers Grove, IL 60515

(331) 214-3648

Additional Location

Lombard, IL 60148

(331) 214-3648
Photo of Sarah Sims, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
Sarah Sims
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (331) 214-3648
Photo of Sarah Sims, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
Sarah Sims
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, FPA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (331) 214-3648