Micki Grimland
(she/her)
LCSW, ACSW
SWPA Founder
As the former Owner of SWPA for over thirty years, Micki (she/her) continues her work as a Social Worker in helping her clients, and is a mentor for other therapists and a frequent public speaker. She facilitates self-discovery in her clients through compassionate confrontation, leading to permanent transformational changes that improve clients’ lives.
Micki has an uncanny ability to build immediate rapport and comfort with clients, which helps facilitate powerful work and growth.
When appropriate, Micki uses the Christian principles of forgiveness, grace, and love to guide clients in developing healthy relationships with themselves and others.
Micki is a regular on the Great Day Houston TV show with host Deborah Duncan and is a mental health consultant with Channels 11, 2 and 13 in Houston. She has been featured in several magazines, presents on radio talk shows, and has appeared twice on The Oprah Show.
Micki strongly believes the process of psychotherapy not only can give you freedom, but deeper happiness.
Education & Credentials
Master’s of Social Work, University of Houston
Post-Graduate Social Work Internship: Dispute Mediation, Harris County District Attorney’s Office
Post-Graduate Social Work Internship: Psychotherapy, Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences (TRIMS)
Post-Graduate Social Work Externship: Family Therapy, Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences (TRIMS)
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, Baylor University
She is also trained in psychodrama and group therapy
Professional Involvement
Member, American Group Psychotherapy Association
Member, Southwestern Group Psychotherapy Society
Board Member, Houston Group Psychotherapy Society
Member, Mental Health Association
Member, National Association of Social Workers
Publications
“Understanding Gender Roles,” Great Day Houston, KHOU
“Relationship Show Wrap-Up,” Great Day Houston, KHOU
“Mental Health Awareness Month: Removing the stigma attached to asking for help,” Great Day Houston, KHOU
Areas of Focus
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Coaching, Codependence, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Therapy, Grief and Loss, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+ Community, Parent Community, Psychodrama, PTSD, Stress Management, Trauma, Youth Community
Rate
$220
