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Victor Grimes

Empathetic counselor focused on practical change

LPC Georgia

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
Languages
English

About Victor

Victor Grimes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who brings two decades of clinical experience to his practice.

Background and approach

He emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques among other modalities to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and he adapts treatment plans to each person’s unique situation.

Victor’s work has included supporting people with developmental disabilities and a range of emotional and mental health concerns, drawing on a compassionate and thoughtful stance to explore limiting beliefs and patterns. He approaches care through a thorough assessment and blends methods such as psychodynamic understanding and solution-focused strategies when appropriate, tailoring interventions to specific goals.

Issues he commonly addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and a variety of intimacy- and identity-related matters. Victor frames therapy as a collaborative search for balance and practical steps toward a more satisfying life, inviting clients to engage in targeted change work informed by his clinical background.

Combining evidence-based methods with flexible online care

Victor uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for reducing symptoms and changing behavior; this approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support clients who are ambivalent about change by building motivation and clarifying personal goals in a collaborative way. These approaches are used alongside other clinical perspectives to create a plan that fits the person rather than a rigid protocol.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Victor treats selection of methods as a collaborative process. He starts with a thorough assessment, discusses goals and preferences, and adapts techniques over time so that therapy aligns with each client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with Victor is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These formats make it possible to continue ongoing care from a distance, reduce travel time, and choose the communication style that best supports consistent progress with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Victor commonly address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and intimacy-related matters.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The practice emphasizes cognitive behavioral approaches paired with other methods such as psychodynamic exploration and solution-focused techniques to tailor work to each client’s needs.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
Victor has 20 years of experience working with people who have developmental disabilities and a range of emotional and mental health challenges.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with license details DC LPC PRC200001758 and GA LPC LPC004452.
Are services available to nonlocal or international clients?
Yes, international clients are accepted and Victor offers remote formats to accommodate differing locations.
Which session formats are offered for ongoing care?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Georgia, District of Columbia, Texas

Languages

English