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Angela Grimes

Angela Grimes

LISW

Therapist · Ohio · 19+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical help for everyday challenges

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  • Goal-focused
  • Practical tools
  • Warm support

About Angela

Angela Grimes is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 19 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, anger, parenting struggles, and low self-esteem. Angela aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and supportive rather than overwhelming.

She uses clear, goal-oriented work in sessions. That means talking through real problems and trying small changes that can improve daily life. She helps people who are dealing with depression, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, and life transitions find ways to cope.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those methods guide conversations toward changing unhelpful thoughts and building workable strategies. Sessions often involve identifying one or two concrete steps to try between meetings.

Angela also has experience with addictions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress. She listens for what is most pressing and adjusts the focus so the work fits each person’s situation. The emphasis is on straightforward tools and steady progress.

People who choose her commonly want down-to-earth support and practical ideas. Angela aims to create an open space where feelings and thoughts can be shared without judgment. She encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

How Angela's Approaches Work Online

Angela draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In plain terms, CBT breaks a problem into small parts so clients can try different responses and track what helps. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related patterns.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals. This approach looks for resources and past successes to build a plan. It can be useful when someone wants concrete strategies for parenting challenges, motivation, or managing anger.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Angela will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust based on what works. She focuses on collaboration so clients steer the pace and focus of sessions.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so clients can practice skills between meetings and carry progress into everyday routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Ohio
Experience
19+ years
Credentials
LISW
Languages
English
License (Ohio)
LISW · No. I.1000047-SUPV
NPI
1124261243

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting issues, self-esteem concerns, grief, sleep problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include addictions, bipolar issues, ADHD, and caregiver stress.

What is Angela's therapy style like?

Her sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with a focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. Conversations center on changing unhelpful thoughts and building workable strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Angela has 19 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker in various settings. That background informs how she approaches common life and mental health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credential LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Angela?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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