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Kelly Griffin , LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings. I have developed the skill set and expertise of working many areas under the umbrella of mental health management such as: depression, anxiety, family relationships/conflict, parenting, abuse/neglect, and life transitions. I have had substantial success with providing counseling to victims of domestic violence.

My goal as a therapist is to make you feel comfortable, tap into your personal essence, and empower you through the process. I find passion in being able to connect with clients on a level defined by them, allowing me to delve deep into their problems/concerns, and help to provide well-suited solutions. My counseling style is compassionate, warm, empathetic, results-oriented, non-judgmental, and behaviorally focused. Ensuring that clients develop a stronger healthier sense of self, gain a sense of meaning in life, recognize problems, understand triggers, and modify their behaviors is my primary focus with every client. Moreover, my experiences has enhanced my therapy applications in various domains of Cognitive Behavioral, Rational-Emotive, and Humanistic (Person-Centered, Solution Focus Brief Therapy) that focuses on the individual’s strengths. I will incorporate a variety of therapeutic principles to meet your specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling life and to take the first steps towards a change. Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. I am ready to meet you where you are , when you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

13yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Communication Problems, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

License information

NC LCSW C007519

VA LCSW 0904013625

Reviews

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Amazingly helpful, thoughtful, and non-judgmental. Kelly has helped me think and work through multiple life transitions for over year. She is friendly and empathetic. I always feel better after my sessions with Kelly, and she provides resources and tools that I can use over time.

Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching

So kind, so understanding. It was easy to speak to her and open up.
Highly recommended.

Written on Nov 17, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 4 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She really takes the time to really get to know your situation and help you

Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

My experience with Kelly has been fantastic. She's supportive, kind, pragmatic, challenging, and honest. She adapts her approach to my needs in the moment and has a great memory of what I've told her. Every session builds on the next one and she's quick to point out progress. I'll keep looking to Kelly for support in the future.

Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Ms. Griffin gave amazing guidance to my anxiety and overthinking tendencies. She offered a variety of tools for me to use whenever I need to express my emotions and its helped tremendously during these last few months. Thank you!

Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I trust Kelly and am grateful to have her support me

Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Kelly for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes