Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Maria works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Arizona, Virginia
- Years in practice
- 34
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Maria
Maria Grimshaw-Clark is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and relationship strain. She meets each person where they are and works to create clearer ways to cope and connect.
Her approach is practical and down to earth. She listens first, then helps people try new ways of thinking and acting that reduce distress. Sessions often focus on recognizing patterns, building better communication, and trying small changes that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
Maria has spent decades working with individuals, couples, and families. Her background includes family mental health, systems theory, cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and Zen meditation. That mix informs how she helps people shift old habits and form more helpful ones.
In the room she blends straightforward talk with concrete skills. Clients learn ways to handle strong emotions, respond differently in tense moments, and rebuild trust after conflict. She also supports people coping with caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and issues tied to loyalty and attachment.
Appointments can be scheduled around work and life demands. People start by completing a short questionnaire and then set a session time. Maria uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Maria's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maria lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs a supportive place to sort feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to help manage intense feelings and improve communication.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist works collaboratively to match techniques to a person's goals, symptoms, and daily life. That process may combine methods and change over time as needs shift.
Online sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions may be simpler when bandwidth is low, live chat can suit quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options give flexibility for follow-up skill practice, brief coaching, or full therapy sessions.
Questions people ask about Maria
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family problems, trauma and bipolar-related concerns as listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and skill-oriented, mixing listening with practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness and relationship work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - with licensure in Arizona and Virginia, and she practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.