- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Maria
Maria Grimshaw-Clark is an LCSW practicing in Virginia with 34 years of experience helping adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and family-of-origin concerns. She works with individuals who want to change old coping patterns and improve how they connect with others. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels or long explanations.
She uses straightforward therapy methods to help people notice repeating patterns from their family of origin and make different choices today. Conversations include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and practicing skills that reduce reactivity in difficult moments. When relationships are strained she works on clearer communication and problem-solving strategies that people can try between sessions.
Her background includes long experience with work in family mental health and systems theory. That history informs how she sees patterns in relationships and the roles people fall into at home. She also draws from cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness practice, and the Gottman Method for relationship work.
Appointments typically focus on what a person wants to change now and what small steps will help. Maria explains ideas in direct language and helps people put new strategies into daily life. Her approach blends talking, skill practice, and noticing how past family messages still influence present choices.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and policies vary by location.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to a person's experience so they can find their own solutions; it’s useful for people who need space to clarify what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it helps with anxiety, depression, and repetitive thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, with practical techniques for tolerance and regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they will try methods that fit the person's life and adjust the plan if something isn't helping.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that doing skill practice between sessions and reporting back works well in an online arrangement. Confirm the specific session options and scheduling details when you complete the initial matching questionnaire.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and family of origin issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using clear explanations, skill practice, and strategies to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW with licensure in Arizona and Virginia and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What are the session formats?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats on this profile.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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