Mallory Grimste, LCSW

You're smart. You've always figured things out. So why does it feel like your emotions are the one thing you can't get a handle on?

Maybe you've got the grades, the group chat, the schedule packed with things you're "supposed" to want... and still find yourself lying in bed at 2am wondering why everything feels so heavy.

That's actually exactly the kind of thing I work on with you in therapy. I'm Mallory Grimste, LCSW, a therapist based in Branford, CT who specializes in working with teens, college students, and young adults who are emotionally overwhelmed and high-achieving at the same time. (Yes, both. It's more common than you think.)

I use a DBT-informed approach, which basically means I teach real, practical strategies- the kind you can actually use when you're about to crash out before a big exam or spiraling after a hard conversation.

We can work on anxiety, depression, self-esteem, identity, and navigating relationships — including the one you have with yourself.

My clients don't just feel better in session. They leave treatment feeling more confident in who they are, more capable of handling the hard stuff, and genuinely proud of how far they've come.

I offer telehealth sessions in Connecticut and New York, and in-person sessions in Branford, CT.

If that sounds like what you've been looking for, I'd love to connect.
👉 Learn more and apply to work together: mallorygrimste.com/counseling-services