Chris Grimes, LCSW-S · Houston, Texas
Psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, families and groups
Clinical assessment & consultation · LCSW clinical supervision
I’m a licensed clinical social worker and board-approved supervisor in Houston, with more than 25 years of experience in mental health. I offer individual, family and group therapy, along with clinical assessment, consultation, and supervision for social workers working toward licensure.
Who I work with
Therapy for every stage of the family story
Teens
A space to think out loud about school, friendships, family and who they’re becoming.
Adults
Making sense of relationships, patterns that keep repeating, and feelings that are hard to name.
Families & parents
Stepping out of the loops that leave everyone feeling misunderstood, and finding each other again.
Groups
Learning about your own mind in the company of others, led by a Certified Group Psychotherapist.
Common reasons people reach out
You don’t need to have it all figured out
People often come in with a sense that something isn’t working, without a clear name for it yet. Some of what I see most often:
How I work
More than one mind in the story
My work is relational, psychodynamic and grounded in mentalizing: the very human capacity to make sense of behavior, our own and other people’s, in terms of what’s going on inside. Feelings, wishes, fears, intentions.
We all lose it under stress. Minds narrow, we stop wondering and start knowing, and relationships get stuck. Therapy is a place to slow down, get curious again, and make room for more than one mind in the story.
Getting started
What the first steps look like
- Reach outCall or email. A short message is enough; you don’t need to explain everything.
- A brief phone conversationWe talk about what’s going on and whether my approach seems like a good fit.
- First sessionsWe take a few meetings to understand the situation, get to know each other and agree on goals. For teens, parents are usually part of the start.
A bit about me
I’ve worked in mental health for more than 25 years. Alongside my practice, I teach psychotherapy, family therapy and mentalization-based treatment to psychiatry residents and fellows at Baylor College of Medicine, and I supervise social workers working toward their clinical license. Teaching and supervising are some of my favorite parts of this work, and they keep me curious.
Blog
What’s in Your Mind Today?
Short essays on mentalizing for clinicians, parents and families.
For clinicians
Supervision & consultation
Board-approved clinical supervision for LMSWs pursuing the LCSW, case consultation, and trainings in mentalization-based treatment for teams and conferences.
Office & contact
2211 Norfolk, Suite 500
Houston, Texas 77098
713.540.2838
chrisgrimesLCSW@gmail.com
Client portal
Email isn’t secure for clinical information and isn’t monitored for emergencies. If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.