Victor Grimes
Practical, experienced counselor focused on real change
LPC Georgia
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Languages
- English
About Victor
Victor Grimes is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Georgia with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people regain balance and move toward a more satisfying life.
Background and approach
He draws on practical approaches to address everyday struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. Victor has a long history of working with people who have developmental disabilities alongside emotional and mental health challenges.
He adapts his approach after an initial assessment and shapes sessions to fit each person's situation. That means treatment looks different depending on the problem and the person's goals.
He blends short-term, goal-focused methods with deeper work that looks at patterns and attachment. Sessions often include skill building, problem solving, and talking through the thoughts that get in the way.
He aims to identify limiting beliefs and replace them with clearer, more helpful ways of thinking. Victor also supports people facing grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, intimacy-related issues, and identity concerns, including LGBT topics.
He brings patience and direct listening to conversations about career decisions, life changes, ADHD, and chronic health concerns. People who meet with him can expect a respectful, down-to-earth tone and practical steps between sessions.
He asks clear questions, offers straightforward feedback, and helps people try new behaviors that fit their lives.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Victor blends the Gottman Method and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that fit online sessions. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and reducing conflict by teaching specific interaction skills and shared routines for healthier interactions. CBT targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, teaching concrete exercises and coping strategies that clients can practice between sessions.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He begins with an assessment and discusses your goals and preferences. Together you decide whether to emphasize relationship-focused skills, thought work, or a different combination that better matches what you want to change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you work face-to-face and practice interaction skills. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a work break or tight schedule. Live chat and text sessions are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around busy days and changing routines.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed in
Georgia, District of Columbia, Texas
Languages
English