Maria Grimshaw-Clark , LCSW

Maria Grimshaw-Clark is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people turn emotional pain into chances for personal growth. She works with individuals, couples, and families to reduce anxiety, ease depression, and address relationship challenges, guiding people toward healthier coping strategies and more constructive mindsets. Her approach emphasizes replacing old patterns with insightful new methods that foster stronger connections and clearer thinking.

With 34 years of clinical experience, Maria brings extensive training in family mental health and Systems Theory alongside evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also integrates mindfulness practices and Zen meditation into her work when appropriate, using these influences to strengthen emotional awareness and practical skills. Over three decades she has been present for many meaningful breakthroughs and has helped clients make helpful connections between life history, current patterns, and future goals.

Approaches Maria Uses for Online Therapy

Maria Grimshaw-Clark uses client-centered therapy to place a person’s own goals and values at the heart of the work - this approach encourages exploration of personal strengths and helps people build a clearer sense of identity and direction. She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Additionally, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people managing intense emotions or relational conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors methods so that therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to match the evolving needs of the client.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for those balancing work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from different locations, and choose communication formats that feel most comfortable for each person.