Mallory Grimste, LCSW

08/13/2026

Sharing this oldie but goodie again from my YouTube channel given the recent focus in the news on this lately:

How to Handle Consistent Suicidal Thoughts using a Coping Ahead Plan
https://youtu.be/So-c6mpg_Ic

And don’t forget in the US you can call or text 988 or go to your nearest Emergency Department for more immediate help. 🙂

The journey to healing consistent suicidal thoughts doesn't mean th...

06/28/2026

💛 We're doing it again— this time for the Breaking Up With Insurance Guide (BUWIG)!! 🙌

Earlier this year we ran my first ever "Do the Work Week" for "Stop the Referral Panic", (DTWW-STRP) and I want to tell you about Nicolle really quick — because her story is exactly why I'm running another one of these.

Nicolle signed up for the DTWW-STRP mid-week. Not on day one. Not before it started. Mid-week, when most people would assume they'd missed their window.

She hadn't.

In less than 24 hours, she had taken some MAJOR action. Here's everything she did that first day:

✅ booked a meeting to pivot and do some pop-up events
✅ cold-emailed a holistic practice in a neighboring town introducing herself
✅ and planned how to reconfigure her group room to hold small networking events for therapists.

This is what she said about her experience:

"I honestly wish I did this sooner. It's gotten me excited to do the referral and content creation process again, because it had been feeling like such a chore."

Less than 24 hours. That's the energy I'm expecting for Do the Work Week for BUWIG.

And if you do the work, your practice will get featured in a roundup blog post + email to my whole list.

And because I love to give, if you go above and beyond (sending at least 3 networking or referral outreach messages), you'll also get a personal Loom video review from me of your Psychology Today profile, a piece of your marketing, or your letter draft.

Do the Work Week for BUWIG runs July 7-13, 2026.

Join before July 7th to get the full live week experience— (and yes, even if you purchased years ago, you're getting access already).

The guide is currently $98 (or two payments of $50 if funds are bit tight).

👉 mallorygrimste.com/buwig

Nicolle did the work last time in under 24 hours....
I can't wait to see what you do with us this July. 💛

05/14/2026

The end of the school year is almost here, and for a lot of families it brings up the question they've been putting off all year... "Should we actually look into therapy this summer?"

If that's you, here's what you should know: I have new counseling spots open right now, including after school times that are available before summer even officially begins.

I work with tweens, teens, and twenty-somethings in Branford, CT (in-person) and anywhere in CT or NY (telehealth). My approach is DBT-informed, HAES-informed, and LGBTQI+ affirming, and I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem, and identity.

Summer has a way of creating space that the school year never does. This could be the summer that actually changes things for the better.

Ready to get started? Here's how it works:

Step 1: Fill out a short counseling application → mallorygrimste.com/contact

Step 2: Dominique will reach out to schedule your phone screening and get you on my calendar

These spots tend to fill quickly, and after school times are going now, before summer even officially starts, so if this feels like the right fit, I recommend submitting your application soon.

With gratitude,
💛 Mallory

04/28/2026

What would make you consider working with a therapist who isn’t in-network with your insurance?

04/19/2026

Stop putting it off (I’ll sit with you)
Can I tell you something I’ve noticed?

The therapists who most need to work on their referral systems… are usually the ones who are already fully booked…

Not because they don’t care.

Because there’s genuinely no moment where it feels urgent enough to prioritize.

Until there is….

And by then, the spot is already empty and the spiral has already started.

I’m offering a “Do the Work Week” specifically for that gap– the “I’ll get to it eventually” zone.

It’s a live week layered on top of my “Stop the Referral Panic” Workshop ($47, replay included, yours to keep forever).

📆 April 20–26, we’ll be in a private popup Facebook group together…

✔️ daily check-ins from me

✔️ community support,

✔️ supportive accountability,

✔️ and a live Q&A on Friday morning.

And when you pick 2–3 actions from the challenge menu and actually get them done before Sunday- you’ll get some sweet opportunities to boost your practice’s visibility in a special way I’ve never done before! 🔥🔥🔥

This is not “watch and file away for later” experience

I want you to *DO* these beautiful things.

Stephanie said after the workshop she went from anxious about referrals to an 8 out of 10 confidence level — with a clear plan.

That shift didn’t happen from learning about it. It happened from doing it.

We start tomorrow. And then this group disappears April 26th.

Join us now before we kick off so you don’t miss a thing!
👉 https://www.mallorygrimste.com/strp

💛 Mallory

03/31/2026

When did you first learn that single case agreements could be an option for therapy?

03/02/2026

What would you tell someone who’s feeling stuck trying to find a therapist?

02/25/2026

If you’ve ever hung up with your insurance company and thought, “I’m… not actually sure what they just said?” you’re in good company 😅

Mental health coverage is supposed to be comparable to other care…
but in practice, it often comes with extra rules, carve-outs, and confusion.

This carousel walks through:
✨ Why insurance feels so complicated for therapy
✨ The three main ways therapy may be covered
✨ What in-network vs out-of-network really means
✨ When single case agreements come into play
✨ The questions that actually help when you call

It’s so important to understand your options so you can work with the therapist you vibe with best.

02/18/2026

A single case agreement is a more involved insurance option, but it can be helpful in certain situations.

This may apply when families:
• Can’t find an in-network provider
• Find that in-network options don’t meet their teen’s needs
• Need specialized care that isn’t otherwise available
In these cases, insurance may agree to temporarily treat an out-of-network provider as in-network.

This process often requires a clinical assessment, a diagnosis, and a letter of medical necessity.

It isn’t guaranteed, but for some families, it can make therapy possible when other options haven’t worked.

02/13/2026

☎️ Four questions to ask your insurance company about therapy:

1️⃣ Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental or behavioral health services?
(Some plans use “behavioral health” instead of “mental health.”)

2️⃣ What is my reimbursement policy and deductible?
This helps you understand what you may need to pay out of pocket before insurance contributes.

3️⃣ Which diagnoses and billing codes are covered?
If you already have a provider in mind, you can also ask which billing codes they use.

4️⃣ Is telehealth covered the same way as in-office therapy?

Some plans handle virtual sessions differently, so it’s helpful to ask directly.

Insurance coverage can be very specific.

Asking the right questions can make the conversation feel a lot clearer.
(Save this for later. You don’t need to figure everything out today.)