Jen Sims
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RPT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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At The Redwood Center, we help children process their experiences and support caregivers in rebuilding connection, confidence, and trust in the relationship. When children are overwhelmed, it can show up as big emotions, defiance, withdrawal, or shutdowns. Children can't always explain the stress they carry, whether from grief, trauma, family changes, or feeling different or misunderstood by the world around them. These struggles often surface in behaviors that are confusing and frustrating for the adults who care about them most. Play therapy offers a safe, natural way to explore and express what words cannot yet capture.
We use non-directive Play Therapy to support children navigating trauma, big emotions, or neurodivergent ways of being. Through play, children are safe to be themselves, process experiences, build self-regulation and learn who they are. We partner with caregivers to deepen connection, increase understanding, and create lasting change at home and beyond.
Supporting a child through emotional challenges takes strength, patience, and deep care. No one should have to do it alone. Play therapy offers a powerful way for children to heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves and the people who love them. When you're ready to take the next step, you're welcome to reach out.
Call or Email Jen Sims now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 661-8100
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Medi-Cal
Jen Sims
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RPT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 661-8100
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 2584 Jen Sims
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Graduated 2007
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy Registered Play Therapist / 2024
- Certificate from Pennsylvania PC005976 / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Jen Sims
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RPT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 661-8100
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Queer issues
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Transgender
Jen Sims
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RPT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 661-8100
Part of The Redwood Center for Children and Families
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Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Child Centered Play Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Filial Therapy
- Gestalt
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Jen Sims
Counselor, MA, LPCC, RPT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 661-8100
Location
Primary Location
The Redwood Center for Children and Families
Felton, CA 95018
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Group Practice
The Redwood Center for Children and Families