our mission
At You Be The Change Behavioral Health, our mission is to walk alongside individuals and families on their journey toward healing, resilience, and growth. We believe that mental health is not a luxury—it is a necessity—and every person deserves access to compassionate, culturally responsive care that honors their story.
We are committed to creating safe spaces where children, adolescents, and adults feel seen, heard, and valued. Through therapeutic support, community engagement, and intentional relationships, we aim to empower our clients—and everyone we encounter—to become the change they seek in their lives and communities.
Healing begins with connection. At You Be The Change, we don’t just treat mental health—we nurture it, protect it, and help it thrive. Let's talk mental health!
We are committed to creating safe spaces where children, adolescents, and adults feel seen, heard, and valued. Through therapeutic support, community engagement, and intentional relationships, we aim to empower our clients—and everyone we encounter—to become the change they seek in their lives and communities.
Healing begins with connection. At You Be The Change, we don’t just treat mental health—we nurture it, protect it, and help it thrive. Let's talk mental health!
Things we can help you with
My areas of expertise include (but not limited to)
Find yourself
Career and life plans
Relationship issues
Family relationships
Anxiety and fear
Lack of confidence
Professional burnout
Other life problems
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acedemic excellence
Tulane University School of Social Work underwent a rigorous peer-review process to become one of the first doctor of social work programs in the nation to be accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. From left to right, DSW graduates Tonya Sims, Jamila Reese- Perry and Robin Richards celebrate at the school's graduation ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does On-line confrencing work?
Typically, online sessions are similar to in-person sessions. Please arrive on time for your appointment. Sessions cannot be extended beyond the scheduled time. (See our cancellation policy).
You will receive a computer-generated call, email or text reminder 24-48 hours prior to your appointment. The reminder is a courtesy only, so in the unlikely event that you do not get a call, you remain responsible for being at your session. If you do not wish to receive such a call, please let the office know.
Thirty minutes before your appointment, you will receive another email or text with a link directly to the patient portal. Use this link to log in 15 minutes before your appointment. At your scheduled appointment time, your doctor will meet you in the portal and your visit will be conducted just as you were in an office setting. You can see your doctor, and she can see you in real-time, similar to FaceTime or Skype video conferencing. However, visits within the patient portal are more private and secure as the system was developed to protect privacy.
You must ensure that your home, office, or room in which you are located is uninterrupted, just as if you were in a doctor's office. If you are prescribed medication during your visit, your doctor will send your prescription to your pharmacy within the hour. At the end of your appointment, a follow-up visit will be scheduled.
Appointment times are held exclusively for you. All missed appointments will be charged at the regular session rate unless you call our office and cancel your appointment at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment. If you can’t make your session, please call the office to inquire about rescheduling.
Is virtual meetings covered by my insurance?
Dr. Sims does accept most insurance policies in her private practice. However, not all insurances cover “telehealth, telepsychiatry or video conferencing services delivered by a Medical Practitioner. Please verify if your health insurance carrier offers this benefit before your first visit. Dr. Sims may be considered an “out-of-network provider” for some insurance companies. Her office will provide you with the documentation needed to submit to your insurance if you choose to submit for reimbursement.
What are my payment options?
Payment in full (cash, check, MasterCard, or Visa, Flexible Spending Accounts) is expected at the time of your session. There are no exceptions to this policy. If a minor comes to a session, please send a check or credit card information to him or her. Call the office to arrange for your credit card to remain on file with us.
Accounts that remain delinquent for over 60 days will be sent to collections. Once an account is sent to collections this office has no further control over the account.
If a third party will be paying all or part of your fee, this must be arranged PRIOR to your first session. You are ultimately responsible for payment in full. Please review our payment policies for more detailed explanation outlined.
Work Process
Our methodology
1 →
Initial session
Identify the problem, try to establish rapport and make a decision as to the further counseling.
2 →
Second session
Identify the source of the issue.
3 →
Make a schedule
Create a schedule.
4 →
Main stage
Fixing the issue, tracking the progress.
5
Make the result permanent
Perhaps the most important step.
"Great first experience. I felt really comfortable talking with you and felt that you really heard me. I think we will have a pretty good connection that will bring good communication and clarity for myself." (5 star review)
—Eric Culpepper
"I like counseling, I am so happy I decided to come. It feels good to speak to someone and get things out that I have been holding in.."(5 star review)
—Monique Silvia
"My first experience was amazing. You are professional, you know how to relate, you were understanding. and you give me hope. You help me explore my past and things I never thought that have affected me". (5 star review)
—Rosemary Dugan
Where do I start?
1
Contact me using the intake form on the getting started page.
2
Fill out the form and tell me a bit about your situation and yourself.
3
I'll get in touch with you to schedule the first appointment.
4
We will create a full schedule during the first session.
returning clients schedule - new clients fill out intake form
Dr. Tonya D Sims - Clinical Therapist
In my clinical work, I specialize in providing individual, group, and family therapy for clients of all ages, addressing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD through strengths-based, culturally sensitive interventions. I remain deeply committed to advancing the field of mental health through clinical excellence, research, education, program development, and community advocacy.
Location
You Be The Change Behavioral Health LLC
Headquarters:SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
Phone Number:
(989)475-9909
Email:
drtonyadsims24@gmail.com
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