Dr. Julie Griffin, LMHC

Dr. Julie Griffin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with 18 years of clinical experience. She completed both her undergraduate degree and a Master of Science in clinical/counseling psychology at the University of Louisville, where her graduate training emphasized adult populations, forensic issues, and a wide range of clinical disorders. She went on to earn a Doctorate in Psychology from Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky, expanding her work to include children, adolescents, and family systems.

Dr. Griffin holds certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and has provided in-home services to autistic and developmentally delayed children and teens. Her professional background spans group homes, private practice, schools, correctional settings, hospitals, and community mental health agencies. She has delivered care across programs for adults and families, substance use treatment, anger management, family reunification, and parenting education.

Her practice emphasizes a strength-based, individualized approach that creates an open environment for sharing thoughts and feelings without judgment. She draws on a range of therapeutic techniques and has extensive training in trauma work, substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and play therapy. Dr. Griffin views mental health treatment as a way to help people balance mental, physical, emotional, and social factors so they can function at their best.

Outside of professional work she enjoys arts and crafts, games, and Legos, and frequently incorporates animals into therapeutic sessions, appreciating their intuitive contributions to healing. She values the opportunity to learn from each person she sees and is committed to supporting clients through both struggles and successes.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, then focus on actions that align with their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape present-day connections and helps repair patterns that affect intimacy, family dynamics, and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Julie Griffin takes a collaborative stance. She works with clients to select and tailor methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dr. Griffin is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort. These options provide flexibility for busy lives, support for those with mobility or geographic constraints, and multiple ways to maintain ongoing care with licensed professionals.