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- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Trauma and grief
About Julie
Dr. Julie Griffin, LMHC, is licensed in Indiana and has 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and ADHD. Her stated approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She works in a strength-based way and uses a range of techniques tailored to individual needs.
Dr. Griffin earned a master’s degree in clinical/counseling psychology at the University of Louisville and a Doctorate in Psychology from Spalding University. Her master’s training emphasized adult and forensic work and covered many clinical disorders. While completing her doctorate she expanded her practice to include children, adolescents, and families, and she has experience in school, hospital, group home, prison, and community mental health settings.
Her background includes work with substance use treatment programs, anger management, family reunification, and parenting classes. She has provided in-home services with autistic and developmentally delayed children and teens and has experience incorporating therapeutic animals into sessions. Her training also includes trauma, substance abuse, cognitive behavioral interventions, family therapy, and play therapy.
In sessions she aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She describes her work as strength based and guided by the client’s needs. Practical skills, communication strategies, and coping techniques are commonly used during appointments.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys arts and crafts, games, and Legos. She notes a particular interest in animals and their role in therapeutic work. The intake process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
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Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current connections. This approach can help with intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and relationship communication.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behavior through practical exercises. CBT is frequently used for depression, anxiety, sleeping and eating concerns, and coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose techniques based on the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. This may mean trying a few methods early on to see what fits.
Confirm the therapist’s current online session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical preferences and any scheduling constraints during the matching questionnaire and first session to determine how best to integrate therapy into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She practices a strength-based, client-guided approach and uses a mix of techniques to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience in a range of settings including schools, hospitals, group homes, prisons, and community mental health.
What is her credential and where is she licensed?
She is licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.