- 34 years experience
- Virginia based LCSW
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Maria
Maria Grimshaw-Clark greets people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, or low self-esteem. She focuses on practical changes that ease daily life and help people move forward. Maria is an LCSW with 34 years of experience and works from Virginia.
She helps people notice unhelpful patterns and replace old coping habits with clearer choices. Sessions are conversational and direct, with an emphasis on real skills you can use between meetings. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families over three decades and brings that experience into each session.
Maria draws on a mix of approaches to suit different needs. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client. She applies cognitive-behavioral ideas to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also integrates dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness practices to build emotion regulation and present-moment awareness.
Her background includes training in family mental health and systems theory, which informs how she looks at relationship patterns and family dynamics. She also has experience with the Gottman Method for relationship work and practical tools for blended family issues, communication problems, and caregiver stress.
People often work with her on trauma, domestic violence aftermath, codependency, infidelity, and midlife transitions. Maria aims to create straightforward plans that address both feelings and day-to-day actions. If you want to explore whether she might be a fit, follow the Start Therapy steps to match and schedule a session.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
This therapist commonly uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to the client and to build a collaborative relationship. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and letting the client's priorities guide each session. She also uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical techniques to change them. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Finding the right approach is a team effort. Maria will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend and try approaches that fit. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked, so the plan can change if something isn't working. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Discuss scheduling needs when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit your routine.Areas of expertise
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Experience
34+ years
Credentials
Arizona, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem problems, and bipolar concerns. Additional focuses include attachment, codependency, caregiver stress, infidelity, and men's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on real skills and clear steps. She combines client-centered listening with methods aimed at changing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has 34 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Her background includes family mental health and systems theory training.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed as an LCSW in Arizona and Virginia. Her practice is based in Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify format details. Please check the scheduling steps for the latest information on how sessions are held.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.