Dr. Tiffany Grimes is originally from Mobile, Alabama and her southern roots and unique experiences across the globe have shaped her eclectic views and ability to deeply connect with others. Dr. Grimes holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from The University of Georgia (UGA) with a specialization in health and LGBTQ issues. After completing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Spanish at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, Dr. Grimes served as a volunteer in the U.S. Peace Corps for three years in Ecuador. In Ecuador, she was afforded the opportunity to work in health promotion, in addition to HIV prevention and treatment. Her experiences in the Peace Corps and watching her family throughout her childhood grapple with the misconceptions and realities of living with a loved one diagnosed with schizophrenia fueled her desire to pursue a career in mental health.

Following her Peace Corps service, Dr. Grimes completed a Master of Arts in General Psychology from Boston University before pursuing her doctorate at UGA. Prior to completing her clinical internship, she served as a Public Interest Policy Scholar in the Government Relations Office at the American Psychological Association and as a pre-intern at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center. She completed her clinical internship in Health Service Psychology and her Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Integrated Health Psychology at the Veteran Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System in Long Beach, California. She also holds a LGBT Health Policy & Practice Graduate Certificate from The George Washington University.