Misty Grimes , LCSW, CSW

Misty Grimes is a licensed social worker in Colorado with 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction recovery, trauma, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation. She holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW (Certified Social Worker) credentials, and brings a practical, compassionate approach to helping clients process difficult experiences and build everyday coping skills.

Misty focuses on creating an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. She works collaboratively with each person to identify goals and develop perspectives and strategies that translate into improved day-to-day wellbeing. Her practice attends to a wide range of concerns including domestic abuse, substance use, mood and personality struggles, body image, and relationship complexities.

Recognizing that seeking change takes courage, Misty aims to empower clients to reconnect with their values and strengths so they can move toward a more fulfilling life. She meets clients where they are and supports them in discovering practical insights and skills that help them regain clarity, purpose, and a greater sense of inner wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access

Misty uses evidence-based, trauma-informed care to help people process and recover from painful experiences. Trauma-informed care focuses on understanding how past hurt and stress affect thoughts, emotions, and relationships, and it supports gentle, paced work toward greater stability and resilience.

She also employs skills-based interventions to address stress, anxiety, and addiction recovery. These practical techniques help clients develop coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and relapse-prevention habits that can be applied in daily life to reduce distress and support recovery.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Misty collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques and pace to fit the client’s life circumstances.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, allow work to continue from home or elsewhere, and help maintain continuity of support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of logistical barriers.