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Christopher S. M. Grimes, Psy.D.

Christopher S. M. Grimes, Psy.D.
Director, Program for Psychology & Religion
Assistant Clinical Professor of Family & Community Medicine, St. Louis University


Dr. Christopher Grimes is the Director of the Program for Psychology and Religion at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute. He also maintains a general outpatient caseload providing individual therapy, couple/family therapy, and psychological testing services. He has particular interest and training in the assessment and treatment of clergy, religious, and people of faith.

Dr. Grimes is a graduate of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology. He earned a Master of Arts in Psychology in 2002, and a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology in 2004. His training at the Forest Institute emphasized psychodynamic and existential approaches to therapy, training in religious and spiritual issues in therapy, and included a post graduate certificate program in marital and family therapy.

Dr. Grimes is licensed to practice psychology in the State of Missouri. His professional memberships include the American Psychological Association, the Missouri Psychological Association, and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. He is active in research and writing in the area of religion / spirituality and psychological wellness.

Participating Programs:

Psychology & Religion

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