Dr. Philip Grimes
Practical therapy for mood and life struggles
LPC Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 17 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Philip
Dr. Philip Grimes helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, mood shifts, or struggles with addiction.
Background and approach
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 17 years of clinical experience. He speaks in direct, practical terms and focuses on clear goals for each person who reaches out.
He works with adults facing depression, bipolar disorder, panic and social anxiety, and obsessive or compulsive behaviors. He also supports people dealing with grief, communication problems, divorce and separation, sex addiction, and challenges common in young adulthood and midlife.
Sessions are aimed at giving tools that can be used between meetings, not just ideas to talk about. His approach blends several methods to match each person's needs.
That can include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions, and the Gottman Method for improving communication and conflict patterns. He also uses EMDR and motivational interviewing when these fit the situation.
Philip takes an interdisciplinary view and keeps learning about mindfulness, neuroscience, and evidence-based practices. He describes therapy as a collaborative process and tailors the plan to each person's life and goals.
Expect practical strategies, respectful listening, and steady support as you work toward change. He offers sessions in English and practices throughout Pennsylvania.
If you want to explore next steps, he can guide the first scheduling conversation and planning for treatment.
How therapeutic approaches translate into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and build small, meaningful actions toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and midlife or young adult transitions where people want a clearer sense of direction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal interactions. It is often used for strong mood swings, panic, and behaviors that feel hard to control. The Gottman Method centers on communication patterns and conflict habits to improve how people relate and problem-solve together, and can be applied when communication and relationship strain are present.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and daily life, then suggest one or more approaches to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to care. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and guided exercises, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers written conversation. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family commitments, or travel while keeping treatment consistent.
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Experience
17+ years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English