Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Maria Grimshaw-Clark, LCSW
Virginia
Maria Grimshaw-Clark, LCSW - Relationships and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-16200
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904014250
- NPI
- 1821157645
- Experience
- 34 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Maria supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
- Gottman informed work
About Maria
Maria Grimshaw-Clark is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and Virginia with 34 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship problems. Maria also addresses concerns like anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and family-related difficulties.
She describes her work as practical and focused on replacing old coping habits with more helpful strategies. Sessions include talk, skills practice, and developing clearer ways to handle emotions. She guides people toward new ways of relating and thinking rather than only reviewing past problems.
Over three decades Maria has worked with individuals, couples, and families. Her background includes family mental health and systems theory. She also draws on mindfulness and meditation practices to help people calm intense feelings and notice patterns that cause trouble.
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical tools. For relationship work she uses elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce cycles of conflict. She aims for practical changes that fit everyday life, such as new communication habits and emotion regulation techniques.
To begin people are asked to view her calendar and schedule a first session. If a specific appointment time is needed, she invites messages to explore alternative times that might work.
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How Maria’s approaches translate to online work
Maria uses client-centered therapy to focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. That means listening carefully, asking practical questions, and shaping sessions around immediate concerns like stress, relationships, or mood. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replace them with clearer, actionable steps that people can practice between sessions. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides tools for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which mix of methods fits their goals and daily life. That decision is revisited as progress is made, so the plan can change if something else would be more useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Those practical advantages help people keep therapy consistent and apply new skills to real situations between appointments.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship problems. Additional focus areas include attachment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered and practical, using talk plus skills practice. She blends cognitive-behavioral and dialectical approaches with mindfulness to teach new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. That span includes training in family mental health and systems theory.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with licensure listed as AZ LCSW and VA LCSW. Her practice is based in Virginia.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Clients select times from the calendar when scheduling.
How do I get started booking a session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session through her calendar and message if you need an alternate time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers