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Dr. Julie Griffin, LMHC

  • Experience18 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Julie

Dr. Julie Griffin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana with 18 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She holds a doctorate in psychology from Spalding University and completed undergraduate and master’s studies in clinical/counseling psychology at the University of Louisville, where her master’s work emphasized adult and forensic populations as well as a range of clinical disorders.

Her training also includes certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and hands-on work with autistic and developmentally delayed children and teens. Her career has spanned settings such as group homes, independent practice, schools, prisons, hospitals, and community mental health programs, contributing to a broad background in substance abuse treatment, anger management, family reunification, and parenting education.

Dr. Griffin describes a strength-based, client-centered approach that draws from multiple evidence-informed methods and is tailored to each person’s needs.

She aims to help clients balance mental, emotional, social, and physical aspects of life to improve daily functioning. Outside of clinical work she enjoys arts and crafts, games, Legos, and has incorporated therapeutic animals into her practice to complement traditional interventions.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care

Dr. Griffin uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore internal parts and how they relate to a person’s emotions and behaviors, which can be helpful for addressing trauma responses, identity conflicts, and relational patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to support clients in clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action, often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and early relational experiences to improve connection, communication, and emotional regulation within families and close relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to identify which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the work fits each person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and consistent access when in-person meetings are difficult. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while using IFS, ACT, or attachment-focused interventions in ways that align with a client's routine and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
The therapist works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style or approach can I expect in sessions?
Sessions are strength-based and client-centered, combining techniques from multiple evidence-informed approaches such as Internal Family Systems, ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, and CBT to match the client’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 18 years of professional experience working across settings including schools, hospitals, prisons, group homes, independent practice, and community mental health programs.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?
The provider is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with license number IN LMHC 39002871A.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English