Susan Grimmo , LICSW

Susan Grimmo is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who combines clinical training with practical experience across inpatient and court-based settings. She earned a Master of Social Work from Salem State University in 2017 and holds an LICSW credential, which is a professional license for independent clinical social work.

Early in her career she worked on a dual diagnosis inpatient psychiatric unit, supporting people with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. She later transitioned to work within the Court system, where she currently holds a full-time position, bringing an understanding of legal and systems-based contexts to her clinical perspective.

Susan has worked with a wide range of populations and has particular experience with substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Her approach emphasizes practical strategies and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and support recovery.

She aims to partner with individuals who are ready to engage in change, offering steady clinical support and a focus on practical outcomes to help people move toward improved wellbeing and functioning.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping people identify patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood instability. These approaches translate well to remote sessions and aim to develop clearer thinking and healthier reactions to stressors.

She also uses skills-focused interventions that teach practical coping strategies for managing cravings, emotional regulation, and day-to-day stress. These skill-building methods are well suited to addressing substance use concerns, grief, and adjustment to life changes by offering concrete tools people can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor care over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access. These modalities make it easier to engage in consistent treatment while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support in ways that fit each person's life.