Therapist
Stephanie Griffin
LMHC
Practical, supportive therapy for everyday struggles
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- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Tools for anxiety
About Stephanie
She focuses on everyday difficulties like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Stephanie also works with concerns such as attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, and relationship communication problems. Her background includes supporting people through separation, domestic violence, and coping after disasters.
Her style centers on listening without judgment and then helping people choose tools that fit their life. She uses client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that get in the way. She also incorporates EMDR for trauma-focused work and draws on existential ideas when people are wrestling with meaning and life direction.
Stephanie describes her role as supportive and empowering. She aims to help people try small, achievable changes and build on what works. Sessions are practical, with clear steps and honest conversation about progress.
She offers services in English and practices in Florida. Before beginning, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to available times.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
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How these approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist focuses on understanding how the person sees their experience and supports them in making choices that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for trauma-related symptoms and involves guided attention and processing of distressing memories to reduce their emotional charge.Deciding which approach to try is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most usable. Together they will choose methods and adjust them over time based on how things are going.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online therapy helpful for fitting sessions into a busy schedule, shortening travel time, or keeping appointments during other commitments. Online sessions can also make it easier to check in more frequently and to practice techniques between meetings. Licensed professionals will discuss practical details and help arrange a plan that fits daily life.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and the effects of trauma and abuse, plus related issues such as attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
The approach is client-centered and practical, with listening first and then using techniques like cognitive behavioral methods or EMDR when appropriate to address patterns and trauma.
How much experience does this therapist have?
She has ten years of professional work experience in the field and uses that background to guide treatment choices and practical steps in sessions.
What credentials are held and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.
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