Dr. Julie Griffin

Dr. Julie Griffin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Indiana with 18 years of experience. She trained in clinical and counseling psychology and completed a Doctorate in Psychology, and she draws on that background when meeting new people. She aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about hard things and find practical ways forward.

Her early work included in-home support for autistic and developmentally delayed children and teens using Applied Behavior Analysis, and she has experience across group homes, schools, hospitals, prisons, and community mental health settings. That varied background informs how she approaches complex problems like trauma, substance use, and anger-related concerns.

She uses a strengths-based style and blends techniques to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are part of her toolbox, along with attachment-focused ideas and emotion-focused work. Sessions often focus on small, doable changes and clearer communication rather than long lectures.

Dr. Griffin has led parenting and anger management classes and has worked on family reunification efforts, so she can help people facing family conflict, parenting stress, grief, or career strain. She also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and problems with sleep or eating.

Outside of work she enjoys arts and crafts, games, Legos, and animals. She has used therapeutic animals in sessions and finds they often help people relax and connect. To start therapy, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a session.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without being driven by them and then choose actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and anger by shifting focus toward meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for sleep problems, mood, and coping with stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help people improve emotional connection and resolve recurring relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to pick techniques that fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the work stays useful and relevant.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or family time and reduce travel. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can let someone join from a quieter place or when video is not practical. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote work so clients can practice new skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into therapy.