Maria Grimshaw-Clark, LCSW

Maria Grimshaw-Clark is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship stress, grief, and issues around self-esteem and anger. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, focused on replacing unhelpful coping patterns with clearer ways of thinking and relating.

She draws on client-centered work that keeps the person's own goals in view. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.

Maria has spent decades working with individuals, couples, and families. That background shapes how she notices patterns that link current problems to past relationships and family dynamics. She blends mindfulness practices and relational methods to help people create new ways of connecting and thinking.

Sessions aim to be collaborative and concrete. Clients can expect focused conversations, skill-building exercises, and simple practices to try between meetings. The goal is to leave sessions with steps that feel doable and relevant to daily life.

To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's calendar. Fees vary by location and the subscription model can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's goals and experience. The therapist listens closely and follows the person's concerns so sessions stay relevant to what matters now. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and build different habits that reduce anxiety and depression.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She adapts tools from these approaches into a plan the client helps shape, checking in and shifting tactics as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Many clients find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, makes scheduling easier, and reduces travel time. Online conversations can focus on skill practice, problem-solving, and relationship work just as in-person sessions do. A therapist and client can also use brief check-ins or longer sessions depending on what suits their schedule and goals.