Gabrielle Grimes M.A. RCC

Practice information:

Are you feeling weighed down by grief, relationship difficulties, or the lasting effects of past trauma? The majority of my work focuses on grief, including sudden and traumatic forms like suicide bereavement, as well as non-death losses that often go unrecognized (e.g., loss of a job, identity, or health). I also work with clients experiencing the effects of relational trauma or wounding, including abuse, neglect, divorce/separation, family estrangement, and abandonment. Relational trauma can stem from harmful experiences in important relationships, impacting your ability to trust or feel secure with others. These challenges can create a sense of isolation, perhaps making you feel as though no one truly understands what you’re going through.

A core aspect of my work is to address and undo the aloneness that often accompanies these experiences. My therapeutic approach is rooted in client-centered, attachment-based, emotion-focused, psychodynamic, somatic, and systemic theories. I draw heavily from accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy (AEDP), which offers a relational framework that helps you explore and process difficult experiences in a way that feels manageable. Through AEDP, we’ll work together to transform past negative experiences and create new moments of relief and connection. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself and others, laying a strong foundation for healing and growth. However, I always tailor my approach to fit your unique needs, ensuring that therapy aligns with your goals, pace, and comfort level.

Whether you're ready to start working through what's been weighing on you or you're simply aware that you need support, I’m here to help. Let’s connect for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit.