- Strength based care
- Hands on experience
- Creative approaches
About Julie
Dr. Julie Griffin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with 18 years of experience. She trained in psychology at the University of Louisville and completed a Doctorate in Psychology at Spalding University. She has worked across settings such as schools, hospitals, group homes, prisons, and community mental health programs.
Her background includes work with adults, children, and teens, and experience in substance abuse programs, anger management, parenting classes, and family reunification. She has provided in-home services using Applied Behavior Analysis for autistic and developmentally delayed young people. These roles shaped a practical, hands-on outlook.
In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings. She uses a strength-based approach and mixes techniques to match each person's situation. That can mean problem-focused tools or more exploratory work, depending on the need.
Her practice draws on several therapeutic methods: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She has trainings in trauma, substance abuse, family and play therapy.
Dr. Griffin often includes creative activities and has used therapeutic animals in her work. She describes therapy as helping people balance mental, emotional, physical, and social concerns so they can function better in daily life. She welcomes the chance to hear a client's story and support early steps toward change.
Her background includes work with adults, children, and teens, and experience in substance abuse programs, anger management, parenting classes, and family reunification. She has provided in-home services using Applied Behavior Analysis for autistic and developmentally delayed young people. These roles shaped a practical, hands-on outlook.
In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings. She uses a strength-based approach and mixes techniques to match each person's situation. That can mean problem-focused tools or more exploratory work, depending on the need.
Her practice draws on several therapeutic methods: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She has trainings in trauma, substance abuse, family and play therapy.
Dr. Griffin often includes creative activities and has used therapeutic animals in her work. She describes therapy as helping people balance mental, emotional, physical, and social concerns so they can function better in daily life. She welcomes the chance to hear a client's story and support early steps toward change.
How her approaches fit with online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and coping during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, or sleep disruption. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy and communication concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed during treatment.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what this therapist offers. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into a busy life. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options that do not require being on camera can reduce bandwidth needs or make a session feel simpler. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people apply therapy skills in real life and keep momentum between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, bipolar, sleep and eating concerns, and many other life stressors.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is strength based and practical. She blends focused techniques with supportive conversation and tailors methods to each person's situation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience across schools, hospitals, group homes, prisons, and community mental health programs.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and completed a Doctorate in Psychology at Spalding University.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.