Are you an artist struggling with performance anxiety or writer’s block? Are you a high-performing athlete whose fear of reinjuring themselves is affecting their ability to play? How about an executive at a startup whose performance review has you paralyzed? Or perhaps you are a company looking for a specific design prototype to develop an employee wellness program. If so, I can help.
My name is Dara Grimes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose underlying mission is to help implement a plan for others to be their best selves. As the founder and owner of A Better Mind, A Better Me, LLC, I have an extensive background in optimizing the human experience in various fields such as entertainment, counseling, and social work industries. This collective expertise in supporting a wide range of individuals and organizations has enabled me to help people overcome roadblocks while unlocking their fullest potential.
A little bit about myself, I have always been an altruistic and creative-oriented person who discovered early on the vital importance of physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness – even more so now that we have entered into such a robotic age. With this as my base, it became the catalyst for me to achieve a BS in Psychology and a Minor in Dance from Howard University. I then expanded even more and earned an MSW in Social Work Administration with a concentration in Clinical Practice from the University of Michigan. Since then, I have diligently worked for 15 + years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for both the US Military and in private family and youth clinical settings and spent another 14+ years in the music entertainment industry working as a Tour Manager, both of which ingrained my expertise and devotion towards client discretion and privacy. Now intertwining those two dynamic professions together, I have built a strong reputation as a mental health professional who effectively implements innovative daily life management techniques that guide people towards fulfilling their goals.
Overall, your success is my top priority. I have a genuine passion for helping individuals, teams, and groups overcome hurdles by utilizing custom-built and evidence-based programs, all of which support them in building new confidence levels. Because in the end, always remember that you are much more than you think you are, and you never have to walk the path of personal transformation alone.
