Kelly Grimes-Acosta

Hi there, I'm Kelly!

I provide a trusting, compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental approach for clients to feel at ease in their therapeutic setting.

My focus

My approach often meshes well with issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, gender confusion, marital issues, family dysfunction, child abuse, domestic violence, interpersonal issues, self-esteem, and grief.

My approach

Some of the therapeutic approaches I use are TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, emotionally-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic theories.

My communication style

I strive to create a comfortable, soothing, and safe environment.

My journey to mental healthcare

For the past three decades, I have worked in the mental health field, where I have faced a wide range of challenges and ethnicities. I have worked as a director for a foster agency and a level 14 group home for adolescents with dual diagnoses.

My goals for you

I use a person-centered approach, tailoring our work together to your unique needs and goals. We collaborate to identify what matters most to you and build strategies that support meaningful progress.

Our first session

In our first session, I'll discuss confidentiality, my policy on missed sessions, and complete an assessment to understand your needs and goals.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University and a Master's in Counseling (MC) from University Of Redlands.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions