Stephanie Griffin

LMHC

Florida

Motivation-focused counselor helping steady change

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At a glance

Credentials

LMHC

License

LMHC, Florida / MH21579

NPI

1003412958

Experience

10 years

Languages

English

Location

Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • CBT strategies
   • Trauma informed care

   About Stephanie

   Stephanie Griffin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with a decade of experience. She focuses on making it easier for people to talk about hard things without feeling judged. Stephanie emphasizes small steps and steady support as people try to make changes that matter to them.

   She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build momentum at a comfortable pace. Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around each person’s values and goals, so conversations stay practical and relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when helpful to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different coping strategies.

   Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care challenges, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress. Other focus areas listed include communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and several personality and developmental concerns.

   Stephanie aims for clear, down-to-earth conversations that lead to manageable changes. She invites people to set the pace and priorities for their work together. The first step is a brief matching process to connect with her and schedule sessions based on availability.

   Sessions are conducted in English and Stephanie does not take international clients at this time. Cost varies with location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.

2. How Stephanie’s approaches work in online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify what they want to change and build their own motivation. It is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals and values at the center, so the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports their choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve mood.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Stephanie will help identify which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
   
   Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt sessions to focus on short skill practice, deeper processing with EMDR-informed techniques when appropriate, or supportive conversations that build motivation and coping skills.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

   Additional focus areas

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

   Listed in

   Florida

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does she help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and communication problems.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is collaborative and gentle, prioritizing an open, nonjudgmental space. She uses Motivational Interviewing along with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques as needed.

   What is her professional background?

   She has 10 years of professional experience working as a mental health counselor. Her work centers on supporting people through change and daily life challenges.

   Where is she licensed to practice?

   She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. Sessions and professional practice are based in that state.

   Which languages are supported during sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the United States work with her?

   She does not accept international clients at this time.

   How much do sessions cost?

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

   How do I start working with her?

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

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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