Misty Grimes, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Colorado · 12 years in practice

Misty Grimes is a licensed clinical social worker based in Colorado with 12 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Colorado: CSW.09923962 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1700154135 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Misty

Misty Grimes is a licensed clinical social worker based in Colorado with 12 years of experience. She draws on her background as an LCSW to guide people through stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma, and low self-esteem. Her style is straightforward and down-to-earth.

She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk honestly about what’s hard. Conversations are paced to fit each person - some move quickly into problem solving, others start with building safety and trust.

Background and approach

Misty aims to help people notice small changes that add up over time. Work often includes coping skills for overwhelming emotions, strategies to manage cravings, and ways to reduce daily anxiety. She also supports people dealing with domestic violence aftermath, divorce and separation, body image, and feelings of emptiness or guilt.

The goal is clearer thinking and more manageable days. Misty pays attention to how past events affect present behavior and mood. She helps people make sense of painful experiences and find new ways to meet their needs.

Sessions look at patterns, choices, and practical steps forward. Her approach is collaborative. Misty helps set achievable goals and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

People who want direct support, honest feedback, and concrete tools for coping may find this a good fit.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Misty lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Body image
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Online support

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Options

Many of the techniques Misty uses are practical and focused on everyday change. One common approach teaches skills to manage anxiety and mood by identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying alternative ways of thinking. This helps when worry or low mood make daily tasks harder. Another approach emphasizes building coping strategies for cravings and triggers in addiction recovery, with steps people can practice between sessions to reduce urges and regain stability. A trauma-focused approach looks at how past hurt affects current reactions and helps people develop safer responses and self-care routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods that feel doable and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, quick coping suggestions, or when a shorter touchpoint fits into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping care consistent.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and related issues.

What is her approach and style in sessions?

Work is collaborative and practical, with a focus on coping skills and problem solving. Sessions move at a pace that fits the person and may include goal-setting and concrete tools to use between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background shapes how she supports people through stress, trauma, and addiction recovery.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Colorado. These credentials are shown as provided in her profile.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.

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