Chris Grimes, LCSW-S

Private Practice Office

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor

Child, Adolescent, Adult, Family & Group Psychotherapy

Many of the people who reach out to work with me in Houston are adolescents, adults, parents, and families weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, or major life transitions, and wondering whether real change is possible. They may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, overwhelmed by intense emotions, or uncertain how to move forward. Some are coping with separation or divorce and its impact on their own lives and on their children, while others feel isolated, misunderstood, or worn down by ongoing family or relationship stress.

Parents often seek therapy during times of transition, particularly when navigating divorce or separation and trying to support their children through change. They may be worried about how their child is coping emotionally, noticing shifts in mood, behavior, or school functioning, or feeling unsure how to talk with their child about what is happening. Therapy can offer parents a space to slow down, think together about their child’s inner experience, and develop practical ways to respond with clarity, steadiness, and care. When appropriate, work may focus on strengthening co-parenting communication, reducing conflict, and helping parents stay emotionally available to their children even in the midst of stress and uncertainty.

Some individuals and families I work with are struggling with self-injury, suicidal thoughts, or intense emotional states that feel frightening or hard to manage. Others are dealing with grief, loss, trauma, or the cumulative impact of long-standing relational patterns. Many are simply looking for a safe, thoughtful place for themselves or for a loved one, where they can feel understood, find relief, and learn skills that support resilience, connection, and emotional balance.

In our work together, people are treated as the experts on their own lives. Therapy is grounded in values of dignity, respect, and self-determination. A curious, not-knowing stance guides the work, using questions to invite reflection rather than judgment. The goal is to help make sense of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the context of relationships, while honoring the strengths and capacities people already bring. Therapy is collaborative and practical, focused on building skills that can be used in daily life.

As a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, my clinical work is informed by mentalization-based treatment, with particular experience working with suicide risk, self-injury, and complex emotional and relational difficulties. I have published and presented on mentalization-based approaches and on suicide and self-harm, and I integrate this knowledge thoughtfully into clinical practice.

Together, we focus on making sense of inner experience and relationships so you can respond more flexibly to stress, develop a steadier sense of self, and build stronger, healthier connections. We clarify what matters most right now and set meaningful goals, working at a pace that feels manageable and supportive. If this resonates, you are welcome to reach out to explore whether working together might be a good fit.

Chris Grimes, LCSW

2211 Norfolk, Suite 500

Houston, TX 77098

713-540-2838

Email: ChrisGrimesLCSW@gmail.com