Hi, I’m Macy Grim.
I am both a licensed therapist and professor at the University of North Florida specializing in children, adolescents, and parents. Using play and adventure therapy, I help children communicate their feelings starting from a young age and work with parents to facilitate a healthy, loving relationship.
I like to take a holistic and nonjudgmental approach to counseling using a Humanistic/Child-Centered theory. This means I strongly believe in meeting the child where they are and working with the family to help develop a strong foundation of communication and understanding.
Services
Therapy is a way for you to take care of your emotional and mental well-being. Everybody has their “stuff” - but you can either choose to let it affect your happiness or decide to lean into it and get past it. Therapy can help you make sense of difficulties in your life in order to have healthy relationships with your children and family. My services focus on the parent-child relationship to help you become more equipped as a parent with research on what is best for raising happy, healthy children.
I work with individuals, parents, families, and groups using different forms of therapy. Take a look at the options below to see what would work best for you.
No matter what you’re struggling with, be it trauma or loneliness, substance abuse or self-esteem issues, this form of therapy can help.
individual therapy
It is important for adolescents to focus on becoming the best versions of themselves. Therapy can help teens work through issues like relationship problems or anxiety.
teen therapy
Learning about healthy and positive parenting techniques can help parents better connect with their children.
parenting therapy
Finding a community can help you find more meaning and purpose in your life by giving you a support system.
group therapy
This form of therapy can help members of a family better relate to each other.
family therapy
Play therapy is especially helpful with offering children healthier and more positive ways to express themselves.
play therapy
Adventure therapy is one of the best ways to help you reconnect with yourself and your environment.
adventure therapy
Why Adventure Therapy?
The adventure therapy I offer is rooted in experiencing the outdoors without any use of electronics. Not only does spending time in nature have its own therapeutic benefits, but adventure therapy can provide an alternative path to healing that is especially beneficial for those with deeply painful issues.
This form of therapy is particularly effective for increasing the self-esteem and problem-solving skills of adolescents, and for strengthening interpersonal relatedness within groups.
experiential
Unlike many other forms of therapy where you would spend your time sitting and talking to your therapist, adventure therapy places the emphasis on experiential growth and learning through games, outdoor pursuits, trust-building activities, and more. This provides ample opportunities to open up, challenge yourself, and learn valuable life lessons in a natural setting.
self-awareness
Adventure therapy offers you the chance to breathe fresh air, embark on a journey away from the stresses of your daily life, and unwind without any technological distractions. Being able to spend your time reflecting on your accomplishments, challenges, and experiences can help you develop a greater sense of self-awareness that you can continue to practice back in the city.
group work
The nature of adventure therapy makes it particularly effective for teams who want to learn how to work more closely with each other. Group activities are supplemented with exercises that build social and communication skills. Each individual is also encouraged to engage in self-reflection outside of the group setting. Such structure and informal play can help increase group cohesion.
Reach Out
Office Hours are available by request.
Call: 424-262-2935
Email: MacyNGrim@gmail.com
Florida Office: 100 Executive Way #206 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
California Office: 2615 Pacific Coast Hwy #326 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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