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Entry 189534Colorado / United States

Misty Grimes

Misty Grimes, LCSW, CSW

Colorado 12 years in practice

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LCSW - stress and trauma focus

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  • Anxiety management
  • Addiction recovery support
  • Self-esteem work

About Misty

LCSW, licensed in Colorado, 12 years of experience. Misty Grimes focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. She speaks English and works with adults in Colorado.

Misty uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with overwhelming emotions and repeated patterns. She emphasizes straightforward conversation and problem-solving rather than jargon. Sessions center on identifying what’s getting in the way and finding manageable steps forward.

Her background includes a decade-plus of clinical work supporting people coping with substance use and domestic violence, and with mood or personality concerns. She guides clients through processing traumatic events and rebuilding routines that support daily functioning.

Misty pays attention to how guilt, shame, and emptiness affect decisions and relationships. She also addresses issues such as body image, divorce and separation, and concerns specific to first responders. The aim is concrete change in day-to-day life.

In sessions she listens for patterns, then helps clients practice new responses. Conversations may include coping skills, relapse prevention basics, and strategies to reduce anxiety symptoms. She encourages small, measurable steps that fit into busy lives.

To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.

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How evidence-based techniques fit into online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques include approaches that teach concrete skills and help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For example, skills-based work involves identifying stress triggers, practicing breathing or grounding techniques, and creating step-by-step plans to reduce anxiety or prevent relapse. This can help with day-to-day symptom management and coping during stressful moments.

A trauma-focused method centers on processing difficult memories in a paced way and building safety through routine and coping strategies. That approach aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions and support rebuilding ordinary habits and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying different exercises and adjusting the focus as progress is made.

Practical benefits of remote sessions include easier scheduling, fewer travel needs, and the ability to fit short check-ins into busy days. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can make it simpler to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills in everyday settings without adding commute time.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Body imageDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Colorado

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, domestic violence, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Misty uses practical, evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and practicing manageable steps forward.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician. That experience includes work with substance use and trauma-related issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado. Sessions are provided from Colorado practice settings.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How is payment handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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