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Victor Grimes

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Victor Grimes, LPC

Georgia

LPC in Georgia - Anger and Relationship work

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC004452; LPC, District of Columbia / PRC200001758; LPC, Texas / 95692
  • NPI1225195605
  • Experience20 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationGeorgia

About

  • CBT approaches
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Victor

Victor Grimes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 20 years of experience. He has worked with people who have developmental disabilities and with a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns. Victor lists common issues he addresses including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, trauma and anger.

He begins clinical work with a full assessment to learn what is going on and what the person wants to change. From that starting point he selects practical approaches that fit the person and the problem. That can mean using ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking or drawing on psychodynamic perspectives to look at long-running patterns.

He also uses solution-focused methods to identify small, achievable steps. Motivational interviewing is part of his work when someone wants help shifting habits, including substance use or behavioral patterns. The Gottman Method appears among his listed approaches for relationship concerns and communication difficulties.

Sessions focus on concrete strategies and real-life adjustments. Victor describes the work as aimed at correcting limiting thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and beliefs that get in the way of daily functioning. He also notes attention to issues like grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, ADHD, and caregiving strain.

Victor stresses the importance of mental hygiene and ongoing support from counselors and social networks. He asks people to begin with a clear goal so sessions can stay focused on practical progress.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Victor commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving, which helps with anger, anxiety, and depression. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify goals and find motivation to change habits like substance use or reactive behaviors.

He also lists the Gottman Method for relationship and communication work, which concentrates on concrete skills for managing conflict and rebuilding trust. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match the client's goals, experiences, and preferences rather than imposing one fixed approach.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm which online options are currently offered before booking. In general, online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making scheduling more flexible. Many people find that remote work helps maintain consistency with therapy during workweeks, caregiving routines, or life transitions.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Georgia, District of Columbia, Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, addiction, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, career changes and related areas.

How would he approach anger or temper issues?

He starts with an assessment and then uses practical methods like cognitive behavioral strategies to identify triggers and responses, plus solution-focused steps to try small changes.

What is his clinical background and experience?

He is an LPC with 20 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities and a wide variety of emotional and mental health concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds LPC credentials and practices in Georgia.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment or cost work?

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

How do I get started with him?

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