Healing Hearts Therapeutic Services
Healing hearts, mending minds
Who We Are & What We Do
We are here to help you
Welcome to Healing Hearts Therapeutic Services, a haven for those seeking solace, growth, and transformation. Our mission is to provide a compassionate and inclusive space where individuals, couples, families, and groups can embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery.
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Our Vision: A Sanctuary for Healing
At Healing Hearts, we understand that every individual's path to healing is unique. Founded as a beacon of hope and support, we aim to be a guiding light for those navigating the complexities of life. Whether you're grappling with trauma, facing the challenges of depression and anxiety, or seeking support for your teens or children, our dedicated team is here to accompany you on your journey.
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Specialized Services
Our focus areas include trauma recovery, depression and anxiety management, as well as specialized care for teens and children, and virtual care for teens and children over 12. We recognize the importance of tailoring our therapeutic approach to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Healing Hearts Therapeutic Services is committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels heard, understood, and supported.
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Language Accessibility
To better serve our community, we proudly offer therapy services in both English and Spanish. We believe that effective communication is fundamental to the therapeutic process, and our bilingual services aim to make our support accessible to a broader audience.
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A Holistic Approach to Healing
What sets us apart at Healing Hearts is our commitment to a holistic approach to therapy. In addition to traditional therapeutic methods, we seamlessly incorporate elements of spirituality, nature, and art/music into our sessions. We believe that connecting with these elements can enhance the therapeutic experience, providing a profound sense of inner peace.
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Tools for Empowerment
Our goal is not just to guide you through the challenges you face but to equip you with practical tools that empower you beyond our sessions. By integrating various modalities, we help you build a toolkit that can be utilized in your daily life, fostering lasting change and resilience.
Embark on your journey of healing with Healing Hearts Therapeutic Services. We are more than a therapy center; we are a community dedicated to supporting and nurturing the growth of every individual we serve. Together, let's create a path towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.
What if I can't go to the office for session?
We provide alternative therapeutic session options, allowing you to engage in therapy through diverse and tailored methods that fit your needs.
We provide both virtual sessions for adults, teens, and children over 12 years of age, and in-school sessions tailored specifically for children and teens. We also offer community-based sessions.
Which therapeutic approaches are available in your services?
We utilize a wide range of therapeutic approaches in our sessions:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely practiced form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is a goal-oriented, evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to help individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors. The underlying principle of CBT is that changing unhealthy thought patterns can lead to changes in emotional well-being and behavior.
During CBT sessions, individuals work collaboratively with their therapist to recognize and understand distorted or negative thought patterns. Through this process, they learn to reframe these thoughts in a more balanced and constructive way. Additionally, CBT often involves the development of practical skills and strategies to cope with challenging situations.
CBT has proven effective for various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, stress, and certain aspects of personality disorders. The structured and focused nature of CBT makes it a widely utilized and versatile therapeutic approach in the field of mental health.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) developed by psychologist Dr. Marsha Linehan. It was originally designed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), but it has since been adapted for the treatment of various mental health conditions.
DBT is characterized by a dialectical philosophy, which involves finding a balance between accepting oneself and making positive changes. The therapy incorporates both acceptance strategies and change strategies to help individuals develop skills in four key areas:
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1. Mindfulness: Focusing on the present moment without judgment, allowing for increased awareness of thoughts, feelings, and sensations.
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2. Distress Tolerance: Learning how to tolerate and navigate crises without resorting to destructive behaviors. This includes skills for coping with intense emotions without making impulsive decisions.
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3. Emotion Regulation: Understanding and managing emotions effectively. This involves identifying and labeling emotions, exploring the factors that contribute to emotions, and learning strategies to regulate them.
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4. Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developing effective communication and relationship skills. This includes assertiveness training and learning how to navigate interpersonal conflicts.
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DBT is often delivered through individual therapy sessions, skills training groups, and therapist consultation teams. It has been found effective not only for borderline personality disorder but also for conditions such as mood disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and more.
The comprehensive nature of DBT makes it a valuable therapeutic approach for individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation, self-destructive behaviors, and challenges in interpersonal relationships.
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), also known as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), is a goal-oriented and future-focused therapeutic approach that aims to help individuals identify and work toward solutions rather than focusing extensively on the problems or challenges they face. Developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg in the late 20th century, SFT is known for its brief and pragmatic nature.
Key features of Solution-Focused Therapy include:
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1. Future Orientation: SFT places a significant emphasis on exploring and envisioning a preferred future. Instead of delving deeply into the details of past problems, the therapy focuses on the client's goals and aspirations.
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2. Brief and Goal-Directed: Solution-Focused Therapy is typically considered a short-term therapy. The sessions are concise, and the therapist collaborates with the client to set specific, realistic, and achievable goals.
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3. Strengths and Resources: The therapist helps clients recognize and utilize their existing strengths, resources, and coping skills. The emphasis is on empowering individuals to leverage their own capabilities to create positive change.
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4. Solution-Focused Questions: Therapists using this approach often employ solution-focused questions that guide clients toward identifying solutions. Questions may include exploring times when the problem is less severe, exceptions to the problem, and what small steps toward change might look like.
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5. Collaborative Process: The therapist and client work together in a collaborative manner. The therapist facilitates the process of discovering and implementing solutions rather than prescribing them.
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6. Measurable Outcomes: The progress in Solution-Focused Therapy is often measured by observable and measurable changes in behavior, thoughts, or feelings. This contributes to the goal-oriented nature of the approach.
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Solution-Focused Therapy is utilized in various contexts, including individual counseling, couples therapy, family therapy, and even in organizational settings. It is particularly effective for individuals seeking practical and rapid solutions to specific challenges or goals in their lives.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a therapeutic approach designed to facilitate and evoke intrinsic motivation for positive behavior change. Developed by clinical psychologists William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, MI is often used in the context of resolving ambivalence about change, particularly in areas such as addiction, health behavior, and mental health.
Key principles and techniques of Motivational Interviewing include:
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1. Expressing Empathy: Therapists practicing MI strive to understand and convey empathy towards the client's feelings, experiences, and perspectives. This empathic understanding helps build a supportive therapeutic relationship.
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2. Developing Discrepancy: MI focuses on helping clients recognize discrepancies between their current behaviors and their broader goals or values. This discrepancy can motivate individuals to consider and pursue change.
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3. Avoiding Argumentation: Rather than adopting a confrontational stance, therapists using MI avoid direct argumentation or confrontation. Instead, they work collaboratively with clients, acknowledging their autonomy and choices.
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4. Rolling with Resistance: If clients express resistance or reluctance to change, MI therapists aim to "roll with" or understand this resistance rather than confronting it directly. This involves exploring and respecting the client's perspective.
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5. Supporting Self-Efficacy: MI emphasizes the importance of enhancing the client's belief in their own ability to make positive changes. By focusing on strengths and past successes, therapists aim to bolster the client's self-efficacy.
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6. Using Open-Ended Questions and Affirmations: Therapists often employ open-ended questions to encourage exploration of thoughts and feelings. Affirmations are positive statements that reinforce the client's strengths and efforts.
Motivational Interviewing is widely used in various settings, including addiction treatment, healthcare, mental health, and wellness interventions. It recognizes that individuals may have ambivalence about change and seeks to resolve this ambivalence by helping clients explore and articulate their own motivations for change. MI is often applied in a collaborative and non-confrontational manner, respecting the autonomy of the individual seeking change.
About The Owner
My name is Kelly Grimes, LCMFT
Welcome to my therapeutic space, where the challenges of life become opportunities for growth and transformation. Life's journeys often present us with personal, environmental, behavioral, and emotional changes that manifest as challenges and obstacles. If you find yourself here, it's likely that you're navigating such experiences on your current path. I am here to accompany you on this journey and assist in creating the positive changes you seek.
My specialization lies in working with children, adolescents, and their families, fostering the development of self-esteem and confidence while enhancing problem-solving skills. Together, we will delve into the complexities of family dynamics, identifying challenges and fortifying the family unit as a cohesive whole. For individuals, our focus will be on understanding how current challenges impact your life and working towards positive transformation.
I approach therapy by forging meaningful connections with the individuals I work with. Through a person-centered counseling and therapy approach, we embark on a collaborative journey to identify your goals and chart a course to achieve them. Therapy may pose challenges, but you will not face them alone. Together, we will navigate the complexities, fostering a supportive environment where growth and healing can unfold.
Thank you for considering me as your companion on this transformative journey. I look forward to the opportunity to work together and help you create the positive changes you desire.
Tiffany Acosta
Office Manager
As the Office Manager, I am honored to be an integral part of this therapeutic journey, dedicated to providing support and resources for our clients' healing and growth. I am currently pursuing a degree in Psychology at National University, driven by a passion to understand the intricacies of the human mind and emotions. My academic journey has equipped me with a solid foundation in psychological principles, empowering me to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of those seeking support. Throughout my professional journey, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including children, the elderly, and disabled adults. These experiences have cultivated my understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals across the lifespan and reinforced my commitment to promoting mental health and resilience. My role as a Crisis Counselor for the Suicide Prevention Hotline has provided me with invaluable insights into crisis intervention and emotional support. It is an experience that has honed my ability to provide empathetic and compassionate assistance during times of acute distress. One of my key strengths lies in assisting individuals in finding the resources they need. Whether it's connecting clients with community services, therapeutic support, or essential resources, I am dedicated to helping individuals access the tools necessary for their healing journey. I am looking forward to helping you find the healing you need.
Kelly Grimes, LCMFT
Tiffany Acosta, Office Manager
Confidentiality is Crucial!
We value and uphold the privacy of our clients, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Enacted in 1996 in the United States, HIPAA is a federal law designed to safeguard and protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information. The primary goals of HIPAA include:
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1. Privacy Rule: Establishing national standards for the protection of individually identifiable health information. This rule gives individuals greater control over their health information and outlines how healthcare providers and organizations can use and disclose such information.
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2. Security Rule: Setting national standards for the security of electronic protected health information (ePHI). This rule focuses on ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic health information.
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3. Breach Notification Rule: Outlining requirements for covered entities to notify affected individuals, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and, in some cases, the media, following a breach of unsecured protected health information.
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4. Enforcement Rule: Establishing procedures and penalties for violations of HIPAA rules.
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HIPAA applies to healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses (covered entities), as well as their business associates who handle health information on their behalf. It aims to balance the need for the flow of health information with the importance of protecting individuals' privacy and the security of their health information.
