Ingrid Gallimore , LCSW

Ingrid Gallimore is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Ingrid emphasizes clear conversation and steady support while people work toward change.

She creates a calm space where people can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions center on what matters to the client and on small, achievable goals that add up over time. Ingrid pays attention to patterns like abandonment fears, commitment concerns, communication problems, control issues, and impulsivity so clients can notice how these show up in daily life.

Her practice also addresses difficult situations such as divorce and separation, domestic violence, dissociation, grief and end-of-life concerns, immigration stress, and complex emotional responses like guilt and shame. She works with people who have a range of personality and mood challenges, including dependent or antisocial personality traits and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder symptoms.

In common sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and manage intense emotions. The approach is collaborative and practical, aimed at real-life improvements you can measure between sessions.

People meet with Ingrid by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging, choosing the format that fits their schedule and comfort. She offers straightforward guidance about how to begin and supports people through each step of the process.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Ingrid draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people manage strong emotions and improve relationships. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breath work, grounding exercises, and step-by-step behavioral changes to reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on processing trauma and difficult experiences at a pace set by the client, helping them reduce reactivity and increase emotional stability.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Ingrid will work with each person to learn what matters most, try techniques in session, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. The aim is to tailor the work to individual goals rather than use a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people preserve visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a lunch break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between visits.