- Focus on thoughts
- Practical habit change
- Trauma-informed care
About Stephanie
Stephanie Griffin is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with ten years of experience. She focuses on creating a calm, judgment-free space where people can talk through their thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of feeling better.
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and issues with self-esteem. Her approach is practical and person-focused, aiming to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of coping.
In sessions she prioritizes listening and building trust before suggesting changes. Stephanie uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people test small changes and track results over time. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related symptoms when appropriate and brings existential ideas to conversations about meaning and choice.
Her background includes a decade of clinical practice in Florida where she has worked with people facing abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, divorce, and a range of complex mood and behavioral issues. She keeps language direct and concrete, so parents and busy adults can follow along without clinical jargon.
To begin, Stephanie asks people to reflect on practical goals and everyday routines. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit into a person's life. She supports clients as they try new habits and notice what changes.
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and issues with self-esteem. Her approach is practical and person-focused, aiming to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and try new ways of coping.
In sessions she prioritizes listening and building trust before suggesting changes. Stephanie uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people test small changes and track results over time. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related symptoms when appropriate and brings existential ideas to conversations about meaning and choice.
Her background includes a decade of clinical practice in Florida where she has worked with people facing abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, divorce, and a range of complex mood and behavioral issues. She keeps language direct and concrete, so parents and busy adults can follow along without clinical jargon.
To begin, Stephanie asks people to reflect on practical goals and everyday routines. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit into a person's life. She supports clients as they try new habits and notice what changes.
Areas of expertise
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
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How these approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says to help them clarify thoughts and feelings; it is useful for people who need a calm space to sort through daily habits and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and offers simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is an approach used for distress from traumatic memories and can help reduce the intensity of those memories when appropriate.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to find which methods fit best based on their situation, goals and preferences. That process may include trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting as needed to find what helps most.
Session formats are not detailed here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods in conversation, guided exercises, and homework that helps change everyday habits and thinking patterns without promising specific outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and low self-esteem, plus related issues such as abandonment, attachment, and caregiver stress.
How would therapy feel in sessions?
The style is client-centered and straightforward, with an emphasis on listening, understanding thoughts and everyday habits, and trying practical changes together.
What experience does she bring?
She has ten years of professional work experience supporting people through trauma, mood concerns, relationship stressors and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.