Mallory Grimste, LCSW

Mallory Grimste, LCSW ☀️ Helping you feel your feelings without crashing out
🛋️ Therapy (CT & NY) + 💛 Self-Help (Everywhere) You just want them to feel better.

Do you know a teen paralyzed by anxiety and overwhelming emotions? The mood swings and irritability can be unbearable sometimes! Go to mallorygrimste.com/counseling-services today to see if counseling can help you.

04/28/2026

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

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 the...
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?

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

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

☎️ Four questions to ask your insurance company about therapy:1️⃣ Do I have out-of-network benefits for mental or behavi...
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.)

Out-of-network therapy doesn’t mean a different level or type of care.Therapists who work out-of-network are licensed an...
02/11/2026

Out-of-network therapy doesn’t mean a different level or type of care.

Therapists who work out-of-network are licensed and qualified professionals.

The difference is simply that your insurance company doesn’t have a payment contract with them.

That usually means you pay the therapist directly and then check whether your plan offers reimbursement.

For some families, this option offers more availability or a better fit when in-network providers are full or don’t see teens.

02/09/2026

How many therapists did you have to contact before finding “The One”?

When a therapist is in-network, they have a contract with your insurance company and agree to accept the rate your plan ...
02/04/2026

When a therapist is in-network, they have a contract with your insurance company and agree to accept the rate your plan pays.

That usually means:
• Insurance pays the therapist directly
• You follow your plan’s rules for copays, deductibles, or coinsurance

This is often the most familiar option for families, but many parents are surprised by how hard it can be to actually access care.

Not accepting new clients, providers who don’t see teens, limited after school appointments, and mental health carve-outs can all make in-network therapy more complicated than it seems.

🚙 You’re driving home and your teen isn’t giving you the AirPod treatment. They’re laughing, showing you funny videos on...
01/28/2026

🚙 You’re driving home and your teen isn’t giving you the AirPod treatment.

They’re laughing, showing you funny videos on their phone, and for a moment, things feel lighter than they did a few months ago.

Getting there didn’t happen by accident.

For many families, that shift starts with realizing their teen needs more support…
and then immediately wondering how therapy is even supposed to work financially.

So you do what most parents do.
You pull out your insurance card.
You search the provider list.

And that’s when you start realizing the in-network options are full, don’t see teens, or only have openings during school hours. 🫠

That’s often the moment parents feel stuck.

What many families don’t realize is that insurance can sometimes help in more than just the in-network way.

I wrote a post that walks through the three main ways insurance may help cover therapy, including options beyond just in-network care, and explains how they actually work in real life (link in first comment).

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