Victor Grimes

Victor Grimes, LPC, is a counselor originally from New York City who now practices from Atlanta, Georgia. He has more than 20 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities as well as those managing emotional and mental disorders. Grimes emphasizes a thorough assessment and individualizes treatment so that each person’s plan reflects their particular needs and goals.

His practice addresses a broad array of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, self esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, career matters, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coaching. Additional focus areas include abandonment and attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, codependency, communication and control problems, and substance-related challenges.

Grimes draws from multiple clinical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. He describes his style as compassionate, understanding, and insightful, and he highlights the importance of mental hygiene and support from counselors, family, friends, and associates when facing depression, isolation, anxiety, or trauma.