Meet Marcia
Marcia Grimsley, BA, MS, Professional Life Coach
For over 19 years, I have helped people from all walks of life achieve their personal, interpersonal, health, and career goals. With a unique background as a successful therapist, counselor, and business consultant, I help empower my clients to create the life they want to live.
My Education…
I hold a BA in Psychology from Temple University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. I have taken post-graduate counseling courses and professional training in Life Coaching.
Therapeutic and Counseling Experience…
Early in my career, I worked for years as a staff supervisor and social worker for local and state agencies in Virginia and Texas. As a social worker and counselor, I provided services for people who were chronically ill, or faced physical challenges such as visual impairment. I collaborated with healthcare providers, facilitating support groups for clients and their families.
I then took a position for several years with a private counseling and therapy practice. Here I worked with private adult clients of various ages and backgrounds. When working with clients, my goal was to assist them in regaining a sense of hope, self-esteem, and power over their lives.
While living in Texas, I was honored to be appointed by the Governor of Texas to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Texas State School for the Blind. It was during this period that I met and married my husband, a chiropractor.
Business Experience…
In 1982 my husband and I launched a multi-doctor chiropractic clinic in Austin. For the next 8 years, I involved myself in a steady stream of business and practice-management seminars, while working part-time for the private counseling center. Thus equipped, I began a business consulting with small companies and private healthcare practices. I specialized in teaching customer service delivery and communication skills to managers and staff.
My Current Life Coaching Practice…
Today, my professional life coaching practice, Life Advancement Coaching is based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. I now coach a wide range of individuals across the US, including personal clients, clients referred from state agencies, and business owners, managers and their staff. It is my privilege to assist others in reaching their goals and living a richer, fuller, and higher quality lifestyle.
In Addition…
For several years, I taught skillful living classes at Germanna Community College in Fredericksburg. Currently, I am a member of The Integrative Medical Program for the Cancer Center at Mary Washington Healthcare. Also, I create and facilitate workshops and classes, in person and online, for groups and organizations. I am available for public speaking. For more information, please contact my office at 540.785.4104, or contact me by e-mail through this website.