Stephanie Griffin, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Open listening
Practical coping
Trauma informed

About Stephanie

Stephanie Griffin is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 10 years of experience. She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they feel and think. Stephanie supports clients who are ready to make changes and take steps toward greater well-being.

She uses straightforward conversation and active listening to help people sort through stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. Sessions are practical and grounded. Stephanie emphasizes understanding each person’s experience before suggesting ways to cope or build new routines.

Her work also addresses trauma and related concerns like attachment struggles, abandonment, and domestic violence. She brings methods aimed at reducing distress after painful events and improving daily functioning. People who’ve faced loss, abuse, or disruptive life changes often seek support for rebuilding stability.

Stephanie applies Client-Centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice different behaviors. She also uses Existential ideas to help clients find meaning and EMDR for processing certain traumatic memories when appropriate. The Gottman Method informs her approach to communication problems and commitment concerns.

Sessions are framed around what the person needs most in the moment. Stephanie encourages small, actionable steps and checks in on progress over time. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits their situation.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Stephanie blends client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to provide clear, collaborative online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person without judgment and following their lead, which helps when someone needs to talk through strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety going, and it is useful for everyday coping and mood concerns.

She also uses elements of EMDR for processing certain traumatic memories when appropriate, aiming to reduce the intensity of distress linked to past events. Selecting the right approach is a team effort - the therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods over time based on progress and comfort.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the original biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, avoid travel time, and check in during breaks or after work. It also lets people continue care when life is interrupted by relocation or other changes, while the therapist and client work together to find the best match of approach and scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Stephanie commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and direct, using listening and practical techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions aim to be supportive and action-focused.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.