Dr. Marcuetta Sims, Licensed Psychologist

CEO and Founder

My passion is…

…providing therapy for Black women to help them heal from unresolved (often unidentified) childhood trauma and overcome perfectionism so they can know their worth and trust their inner wisdom. I am also the Founder of the Worth, Wisdom, and Wellness Center.

Foundationally, I approach therapy from a person-centered perspective, which means that I believe in your ability to heal, tune in to what you need the most, and develop a sense of self that is solid and consistent with the desires you want from the world.

I meet you right where you are and help you transform from that space. Often, my clients start their work with me feeling critical, harsh, and, quite frankly, mean to themselves. So I create a safe container and hold that space of compassion and unconditional positive regard until they are ready to keep it for themselves.

Therapy offers a path to transformation.

My work is also filtered through multicultural, social justice, and empowerment lenses because I cannot ignore how our society has and continues to disempower and disenfranchise marginalized communities in general, especially Black women. As Beyonce (okay, okay, Malcolm X) said, “The most disrespected, unprotected, and neglected person in America is the Black woman.”

I create spaces of respect, protection, nurturing, and care. We dismantle these internalized oppressive messages and rebuild internal resources to assist with reaching the version of yourself that you most desire.

We address limiting beliefs and fears that keep you playing small while challenging narratives that tell you it’s selfish to ask for more to help you heal from previous experiences that reinforce lack, scarcity, and staying in your comfort zone.

My clients often struggle with the belief that they “need” therapy. They feel accustomed to doing this on their own and question why healing would be any different, so they continue to struggle and suffer.

Struggling is one thing you certainly don’t have to do alone. You don’t have to suffer in silence. Let me help.

As a psychologist, I have supported people in healing from trauma, perfectionism, depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, identity issues, helplessness, hopelessness, loneliness, and various other concerns. I don’t fix people because I don’t believe in broken people. I believe in healing. So, if you’re ready to start your healing journey, let me go with you.

My professional background…

I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Theatre with a concentration in Dance from Spelman College. My M.A. and Ph.D. are in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. I have experience providing individual and group therapy, couples counseling, and psychodiagnostic assessment in college counseling centers, private practice, and community mental health settings.

In treatment, I utilize a variety of different interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based approaches to treatment.

I believe in a holistic treatment model that focuses on improving functioning in several dimensions of wellness, including mind, body, and spirit. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Registered Yoga and Meditation Teacher.

My specialties include Therapy for Perfectionists who feel worthless, Trauma, Perfectionism, Self-Worth,
Disordered Eating Behaviors, Body Image Concerns, Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment, Life Transitions, and College Student Mental Health.

Although our physical practice is in Georgia, I can provide telehealth/virtual sessions to individuals residing in the following states:

Arizona, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

I am not currently accepting new clients. Please view the bios of my outstanding clinicians to get scheduled!