Jeanette Grissom, LMHC

Jeanette Grissom is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with 40 years of experience working with people affected by both mental health and substance use challenges. She has built her career in outpatient settings, offering individual therapy and group psycho-education that attend to real-life concerns while supporting recovery and growth.

Her work emphasizes overall health and wellness, combining a solution-focused orientation with practical skill building. Jeanette commonly integrates cognitive behavioral strategies alongside Reality Therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients strengthen self-efficacy and make meaningful changes. She has extensive experience supporting people who are trauma-impacted and those coping with depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship struggles, parenting stress, and a range of mood and behavioral concerns.

Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan, she uses each person’s unique situation to design an individualized treatment plan that directly addresses the problems they present. Jeanette recognizes how difficult it can be to reach out for help and works to empower clients as they heal, including addressing wounds from earlier life stages. When clients are ready to begin, she focuses on practical steps that align with their goals so they can build a sustainable path to improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jeanette draws from evidence-informed approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to change them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and can be helpful for intense mood swings, relationship conflicts, and coping with overwhelming emotions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jeanette collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their goals, history, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and supported as they try different strategies.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Video calls recreate face-to-face sessions, phone appointments provide access when video is not possible, and live chat or text-based messaging can supplement work between sessions or offer a more immediate communication option. These formats make it easier to attend appointments, maintain continuity of care, and fit therapy into a busy life.