Mental Health Practitioner
Angela Sim, M.A.
she/her
Hello, I am so glad you’re here!
I believe that strong, affirming relationships are at the core of our mental well-being and I
believe that you, the client, are the expert of your life. My goal is to support and guide the
client as they navigate their relationships, challenges, and pursue their life goals. I identify as
Asian American and have experience working with immigrant individuals, couples, and families.
I enjoy working with adults and adolescents above age 12, especially those who hold
intersecting marginalized identities. I collaborate with my clients in exploring their values and
strengths and working towards becoming their more authentic selves. My approach to therapy is warm and affirming, and tend to pull from Narrative, Existential, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my work. I particularly enjoy working with clients who are going
through life transitions, working through familial and romantic relationships, identify as an
adult child of an alcoholic, and have experiences with attachment trauma or childhood neglect.
I am a double University of Minnesota alum (Go Gophs!) with a Bachelor of Science in
Psychology and Master of Arts in Educational Psychology, Counselor Education and now
pursuing LPC/LPCC licensure. I studied music all throughout my undergraduate career and have experience in career counseling for students in the arts and humanities.
I am originally from a small suburb of Chicago but have spent enough time in Minnesota to call both places home. When I am not at the office, I love to spend my time cooking, crocheting, going to live concerts, and finding my next favorite coffee shop/bookstore!
Community of focus: Artists, Immigrants, People of Color, STEM, Adult Children of Alcoholics
My Clients
Angela works with Individuals and Couples 14 years of age and older.
Payments & Insurance
Private Pay and Sliding Scale
Insurance
and most plans with:
Aetna
Bind
Cigna
BlueCross BlueShield & BluePlus
Health Partners
Hennepin Health
Medica (Optum)
Medicaid (Medical Assistance, MN Care)
PreferredOne
UCare
United Behavioral Health (Optum)
United Healthcare (Optum)
UMR (Optum)
Please contact your insurance company to ensure your health plan includes coverage for mental health services, and to understand your deductible/copay/co-insurance responsibilities. Angela’s claims will bill under Laura Barbeau LMFT, her MN Board-Approved Supervisor.