Richelle Sims, CSW-PIP, LICSW, CCTP
EMDR Intensives & Trauma Therapy
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Still carrying things from childhood you thought you’d be over by now?
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* Anxiety that won’t quiet.
* Relationship patterns that repeat.
* Coping habits you wish you didn’t rely on.
* A nervous system that feels on edge — even when life looks “fine.”
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You don’t have to keep living this way.
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You may not think of your struggles as trauma.
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But early experiences shape how the nervous system responds — and those patterns often show up years later as anxiety, depression, substance use, eating concerns, emotional overwhelm, or relationship difficulties.
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I specialize in helping adults resolve the lasting impact of childhood and complex trauma so those patterns finally shift.
In-Person Trauma Therapy Intensives
in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota
If you’ve tried therapy before and still feel stuck, or if you’re ready for deeper, faster relief from patterns that have shaped your life, intensives may be right for you.
Clients travel to the Black Hills for focused, private work in a grounded setting that supports depth and clarity.​​
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Virtual Intensives Available
Virtual intensives are available for adults in South Dakota, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, or Washington DC who are unable to travel for in-person intensives.
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Services
Focused EMDR Intensives
Intensives are extended therapy sessions designed to create meaningful movement in days rather than months.
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Instead of stopping just as momentum builds, we work deeply and intentionally — allowing your brain and body to process what has been stuck.
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Clients travel to Rapid City, in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, for private, focused work in a grounded setting.
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Virtual intensives are available for clients physically located in:
South Dakota
Kansas
Massachusetts
Maine
Washington DC
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Intensives are ideal if:
• You want faster relief
• You’ve done therapy before but still feel stuck
• Your schedule makes weekly therapy difficult
• You are ready to address the root of the problem
Weekly/Bi-weekly Therapy
I also offer weekly or bi-weekly sessions for adults who prefer a steady pace over time.
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Together, we focus on resolving the underlying impact of childhood and complex trauma — especially when it shows up as:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Emotional overwhelm
• Substance use
• Eating concerns
• Relationship struggles
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Weekly or bi-weekly therapy provides consistent support while working toward deeper resolution.
About Richelle
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional specializing in trauma resolution for adults.
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For years, I have worked with individuals who appear capable on the outside but feel unsettled, reactive, or stuck internally.
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My style is direct, compassionate, and structured. Healing does not require reliving everything — but it does require the right support and focus.
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Meaningful change is possible.
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Ready to Begin?
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If you’re ready to stop managing symptoms and start addressing what’s underneath them, I invite you to schedule a consultation.