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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Jeffrey
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 35 years of experience, Jeffrey Grimes helps people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, parenting concerns, anger, trauma and self-esteem issues. He works with people facing depression, intimacy questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Sessions focus on practical talk and problem-solving rather than jargon. Jeffrey speaks English and practices in Missouri.
Jeffrey frames sessions around clear, respectful conversation. He adapts the pace to each person and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means clients and he decide together which methods to try and how to apply them to real-life problems. He describes his role as someone who listens carefully, offers direct feedback, and helps set achievable steps between meetings.
He also focuses on longer-term life concerns such as midlife transitions, fatherhood questions, aging and geriatric issues, and life purpose. He helps people work through family of origin matters, blended family challenges, and communication breakdowns. Practical skill-building is part of the work when appropriate, such as improving how people talk about needs or manage stress.
Coping after disasters, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and isolation are also areas he addresses. Jeffrey brings decades of experience to these topics and draws on methods that have research support. He does not list special programs; instead he tailors methods to what the person needs.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The process uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches used and how they fit into online work
Jeffrey draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, activity planning, and breaking problems into manageable steps. These techniques aim to reduce daily overwhelm and improve coping in concrete ways.He also uses approaches geared toward processing grief, trauma, and relationship difficulties. This work typically involves guided conversations to make sense of painful events, build new perspectives, and practice different ways of relating to others. It is useful for people facing loss, abuse, or persistent anger and shame.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Jeffrey helps people identify which methods fit their goals and adjusts plans as progress is made. He discusses options, tracks what works, and switches strategies when needed so the work stays relevant to the client's needs.
If you plan on online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. When available, online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow phone-only options if bandwidth or not being on camera is preferred. Ask about the specific session formats offered during the sign-up process to match logistics with personal needs.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, parenting, anger, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses direct, practical conversation and evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on setting clear steps and applying methods to everyday problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience providing counseling and related services.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC, licensed in Missouri, and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do you get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.