Dr. Philip Grimes, LPC

Dr. Philip Grimes greets people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about the next chapter. He helps with common midlife concerns such as stress, anxiety, and questions about purpose. He also supports people dealing with addictions, grief, mood struggles, and relationship problems.

He holds a Master of Arts in clinical psychology and a PhD in Psychology, and he is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania. His background spans 17 years of clinical work across settings that include addiction and trauma care. This range of experience shapes a practical approach to everyday problems.

In sessions he focuses on skills you can use outside the room. That can mean learning acceptance and values-based action, practicing emotion regulation strategies, or working through traumatic memories when needed. He aims for clear, achievable steps rather than long lists of theory.

He adapts conversations and plans to each person. He listens for what matters to you and then helps name goals that feel real and reachable. He treats people with respect and sensitivity.

Many people come for help with midlife transitions, divorce and separation, or struggles that return after earlier recovery. He works collaboratively to build routines and coping skills that fit day-to-day life. If you think this may be a fit, use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process and schedule a first appointment.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions toward them. It helps with anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck by teaching practical ways to move forward. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills are helpful for intense emotions, relationship strain, and coping during transitional life phases. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, addresses traumatic memories and related reactions through structured processing that can reduce their hold on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about current needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what helps most in real life.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when weeks are hectic. It can also let someone practice skills between sessions in the settings where they live and work. Licensed professionals can tailor exercises and homework so progress continues between meetings.