- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Maria
Maria Grimshaw-Clark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 34 years of clinical experience based in Virginia. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and anger. Her practice also includes support for bipolar concerns and self-esteem issues.
Maria helps people replace old coping habits with more helpful strategies. She focuses on everyday skills people can use when frustration rises or resentment builds. Sessions look at what triggers hard emotions and what practical steps reduce their intensity.
Her background includes long experience with individuals, couples, and family-related concerns. Maria draws on family mental health ideas and systems thinking to see how relationships affect feelings and behavior. She uses clinical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies to change unhelpful patterns.
Mindfulness and moments of quiet reflection are part of her approach. She also incorporates Gottman-informed work for relationship issues to improve communication and connection. Maria aims to help clients notice small changes that make day-to-day life easier.
People who come to her can expect straightforward, skills-focused sessions. She encourages practical experiments between meetings and helps track which strategies fit a person's life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the service.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes hearing the client's experience and building a collaborative relationship. It helps people feel understood and guides conversations toward what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying concrete behavior changes. It is useful for reducing anxiety, depression, and patterns that feed anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness; these tools can help when strong feelings feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will discuss goals and preferences with the client and together decide which methods to try first. That can mean starting with skills practice, adding mindfulness exercises, or using Gottman-informed techniques for relationship concerns. The plan adapts as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or between obligations. They also let people use shorter check-ins or camera-off conversations when that suits them better. Licensed professionals and therapists often find online work keeps treatment consistent and practical without changing the focus on skill-building.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, bottled-up resentment, and managing anger in relationships.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skill-focused, using clear techniques to change patterns and reduce emotional intensity.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 34 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona and Virginia and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.