Meet the Team

At Grimes Effective Counseling we treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including but not limited to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, personality disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation and trauma.

We provide individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, DBT Skills Training Groups, and process groups for a variety of concerns. Additionally, we work with LGBTQIA individuals and their family members to provide support in effectively managing the experience of gender dysphoria, identity affirmation, and identity exploration.

In a supportive and healing environment, we offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client’s individual needs while gently empowering clients to strive for the personal growth that they desire.

Emily Grimes MSW, LCSW

Owner, Clinical Director, Therapist

Accepting New Clients for Mother Hunger work

Does not participate with insurance (self-pay only)

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, having completed intensive training in mental health for adolescents and adults while earning my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. Over the last 20 years, I have specialized in treating acute and complex trauma, grief, relational trauma, struggles with interpersonal relationships and emotion regulation, and disordered eating issues. I practice evidence-based, somatically-informed personalized treatment, allowing clients to reconnect with the wisdom their body holds to achieve true healing.

In my work, I help clients explore relational and often generational patterns that may influence their thinking, behaviors, and relationships. Often, we hold on to these patterns because they feel familiar and have protected us before, not because it is particularly effective in our lives. I empower clients to find their own path towards recovery, returning to one’s authentic self.

I strive to create a safe space where clients can sit with their challenges and pain in a nurturing, non-judgmental environment. I am consistently inspired by the courage and vulnerability recovery requires of us and I do my best to honor this in our work together.

In addition to my clinical work with individuals, families, and groups, I facilitate Mother Hunger Immersive Retreats for women suffering with their earliest attachment injury. In community, we lead women toward healing and a return to their own innate feeling of worthiness and wholeness.

Rosie Easter MSW, LCSW

Therapist, Clinical Team Lead

Participates with: Aetna, Blue Cross, CBHA, Cigna/Evernorth, United Healthcare / UMR and Medcost

My practice focus is in supporting adolescents and adults through individual and group therapy with needs including adjusting to stress and changes in life, depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder and traits, healing from the impacts of trauma and traumatic invalidation, and interpersonal and relational stressors. I offer space to collaborate with my adolescent client’s support systems as we know that positive change is most sustainable when it’s holistic. I am passionate about empowering and collaborating with my clients to build their most fulfilling life through increasing insight and mindful awareness into their emotional wounds and lived experience, to grow self love and acceptance, and build relationships that are healthy and affirming. I offer LGBTQ+ affirming and body positive care.

I obtained a B.S. in Psychology and Human Development from Virginia Tech and an MSW from the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in direct practice and mental health. While I have an eclectic approach based on experience with several evidence-based therapeutic practices, the foundation of my practice is Dialectical Behavior Therapy and its focus in mindfulness and balancing acceptance and change to build a life worth living.

As our clinical team lead, I support our team of therapists and provide clinical supervision. I’m glad you’ve found our practice. We know it takes courage and vulnerability to seek therapy. You can trust if you reach out with any questions about the therapy process, you will be treated with empathy and respect.

Robert Allnock MSW, LCSW

Therapist

Currently not accepting new clients

Participates with: Aetna, Blue Cross, CBHA, Cigna/Evernorth, United Healthcare/ UMR and Medcost

My counseling approach is strengths-based, solution-focused, and values-driven. I aim to build a person-centered, trusting, and respectful relationship to provide a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgmental atmosphere. This allows for open expression and processing of thoughts and feelings.

I have multiple years of experience counseling families struggling with trauma-based behavioral and parenting issues as well as adolescent and young adult populations challenged with developing the skills to transition into effective adulthood. I also have experience working with adults, couples, and families who struggle with addictions, depression, anxiety, relational issues, grief and loss, men’s issues, codependence, and trauma.

I believe in a holistic view of counseling – mind, body, and spirit all play into our well-being. I use several treatment approaches based on a client’s needs. These approaches include Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Baylee Williams MSW, LCSWA

Therapist

Participates with: Aetna, Blue Cross, CBHA, Cigna/Evernorth and Medcost

My practice as a clinician is centered around supporting clients to find balance in their life. This can include balancing acceptance and change, “doing” and “being”, or structure and flexibility. I believe stretching to balance these experiences can empower clients in finding effective ways to cope with life’s many stressors or crises. I strive to provide person-centered care, and believe in meeting the client where they are at – recognizing wherever that may be, they are doing the best they can to figure out how to make this life worth living. That is evidenced even in the thought to begin this search for support – and it is my privilege to help you figure out what is not working, what is working, and what can be done differently.

I received my BA in psychology from Queens University of Charlotte, and my MSW with a concentration in clinical practice from Boston College. The foundation of my work comes from extensive training and experience providing DBT in a variety of settings. Based on your presenting needs, I may incorporate other models into your treatment plan to find the most effective way to support you on this healing journey. Along with DBT, I have experience providing a handful of other models including solutions-focused, IFS, CBT, EFT, ERP (exposure therapy), and narrative therapy.

I work with teens, young adults, and adults who have experienced chronic self-harm or suicidality, difficulty managing anger or aggressive behaviors, intense panic or dysregulation in response to social stressors, or complex post-traumatic stress. I also provide support to family members of clients who have experienced any of these behaviors – including the facilitation of our Family Support Training group. I believe in providing affirming care while supporting families in finding ways to deconstruct resentments and regain trust, compassion, and acceptance for each other.

Alice Lindo, MS, LCMHC, NCC, CTSS-I

Therapist

Participates with: Blue Cross, CBHA, Cigna/Evernorth, United Healthcare/ UMR and Medcost

I offer a nonjudgmental, collaborative, and compassion focused approach to therapy. I aim to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship that is based on mutual respect, trust, and accountability. My work as a therapist is centered in helping my clients feel seen, validated, as well as offering alternative perspectives and assisting people in finding solutions and coping methods that work for them and their unique situations.

I am a LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), a Licensed Body Positive Facilitator for Groups and Individual Therapy through the Body Positive Institute, and I hold a certificate as a Certified Trauma Support Specialist-Individual from the Arizona Trauma Institute. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of California Santa Cruz, and A Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an additional specialization in addiction from Marquette University in Milwaukee.

I work with adolescents and adults, and I have experience in treating Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Eating Disorders, Addiction (including those affected by a loved one’s addiction), Trauma, and Self Esteem. I am LGBTQIA+ identifying and allied, BIPOC identifying and allied, Body Positive, and kink affirming. I take a holistic approach to therapy to incorporate focuses on the mind, the body, the heart, and if applicable one’s culture. I use the following therapy modalities: ACT, DBT, CPT, ERP Solutions Focused, and Multicultural Therapy.

Isabella Santiago, MSW, LCSWA

Therapist

Participates with: Aetna, Blue Cross, CBHA, Cigna/Evernorth and Medcost

I have a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of South Florida and a Master of Social Work from Florida State University. Throughout my education and clinical experience, I have received training in several therapy techniques including: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, grief counseling, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, their families, and young adults who are dealing with mental health concerns. I have experience working with concerns such as grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, and life changes. All of these things can impact our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and how we experience life as a whole. My goal is to provide person-centered care using individualized therapeutic strategies that work best for each of my clients in a safe and encouraging space.

I am passionate about my role in supporting clients on their journey to achieve their goals through compassionate, competent, and evidence-based practices.

Delia Hipp, MSW, LCSWA

Therapist

Participates with: Aetna, Blue Cross, CBHA, Cigna/Evernorth and Medcost

I am a trauma informed, LGBTQIA+ identified and allied, culturally humble, body positive clinical social worker. I have my Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University of South Carolina and my Master of Social Work from Winthrop University. My background includes working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes and their loved ones to provide assessments, crisis intervention, and case management designed to fit each unique client or family. I have worked with clients in the hospital, the court system, and community non-profit settings in person, virtually, and over the phone. I use Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing when working with clients.

I enjoy working with adults who are struggling with mental health concerns around trauma, grief, life changes, depression, anxiety, and persons in the LGBTQIA+ community. My goals as a therapist are to help my clients feel heard, validated, supported, and involved in their treatment goals and plans to assist them in living the life they want to lead. I offer a non-judgmental, open space for clients to collaborate with me on finding solutions and coping skills that work best for each client on their own mental health journey. I believe that the client is the best expert of their life and I am here to support them in their mental health journey, offer education, validation, encouragement, and coping skills and strategies designed to fit their unique needs.

Angela Capaldi

Practice Manager/Executive Assistant

I support our administrative and clinical team in providing an excellent client experience. I handle insurance verification and billing for the practice. You can contact me with inquires about our office and the services we offer, your insurance or payment methods, or any other questions that you may have, I’m happy to talk with you and look forward to having you join our practice.

Samantha Kelly

Front Desk Receptionist / Intake Coordinator

As your first point of contact with our office, it’s important to me that you feel comfortable with every interaction and that you are placed with a clinician who you feel is the best fit to meet your needs. I’ll assist you in scheduling, obtain your intake paperwork and billing information and help you get your client portal account set up.

I’m so glad that you’ve found us, I look forward to welcoming you into our doors!

“My daughter and family have been in treatment for 3 years. We’ve seen such
amazing and positive changes in our family. We owe it all to Grimes Effective Counseling. I recommend your practice whenever possible.”

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