- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LCPC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois, Arizona
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Sleeping disorders
About Rima
Rima Mickus is a licensed counselor who helps adults manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and relationship concerns. She practices in Illinois and draws on 17 years of counseling experience to help people facing life changes, grief, or workplace pressures. She also supports those working through parenting challenges and issues with self-esteem or mood.
She meets people where they are and uses practical, straightforward methods. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on simple steps to improve daily life.
Background and approach
Communication, boundaries, and routines are common topics when relationship strain or family problems are at the center of concern. Her background includes a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and active licensure as an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and an Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor. Over the years she has added experience with sleep-focused interventions and approaches for trauma and emotional pain.
In session she blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness. For trauma related symptoms she may use EMDR techniques when appropriate. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are often part of helping people clarify values and take workable steps toward them.
Rima emphasizes active participation between sessions. She communicates by messaging during the week and encourages keeping sleep or behavior logs when helpful. Her aim is to make therapy a practical part of daily life so small changes add up over time.
What Rima works with
Everything Rima lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Rima helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Rima lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that match daily life challenges
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small, values-based steps. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while building actions that fit your life goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep-related routines. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and priorities, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the client's pace and perspective.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options and help choose methods that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may shift over time as goals change or new issues come up.
Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, and ongoing communication between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Rima
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, sleep problems, grief, parenting concerns, and life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, client-centered approach that mixes listening with skill teaching from CBT, mindfulness, and values-based work.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 17 years of experience as a counselor and has been in independent practice for many of those years.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices with licensure in Illinois; she lists Illinois as her location.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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