- Strength based
- Thought focused
- Collaborative
About Julie
Dr. Julie Griffin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana with 18 years of clinical experience. She holds a doctorate in psychology and a master’s in clinical/counseling psychology, and she combines that background with practical work in many settings. She aims to make sessions feel straightforward and nonjudgmental so people can discuss thoughts and everyday habits that matter to them.
Her career spans work in group homes, schools, hospitals, prisons, community mental health centers, and private practice. Early work included Applied Behavior Analysis in homes for autistic and developmentally delayed children and teens. She has led substance abuse treatment, anger management, family reunification, and parenting classes.
Julie uses a strength-based, individualized approach. She draws on several evidence-informed methods to match what a person needs in session. Many clients come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and changes like career shifts or caregiving strain.
She pays attention to how thoughts and everyday habits shape daily life, and she helps clients try new ways of responding. Sessions often include practical strategies and focused conversations about goals and obstacles. Julie also brings creative elements into work, such as games and therapeutic animal interactions, when those fit a person’s needs.
She describes therapy as a team effort and aims to create a welcoming space for sharing setbacks and wins. To get started a person can select the Start Therapy flow and follow the matching steps to schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Her career spans work in group homes, schools, hospitals, prisons, community mental health centers, and private practice. Early work included Applied Behavior Analysis in homes for autistic and developmentally delayed children and teens. She has led substance abuse treatment, anger management, family reunification, and parenting classes.
Julie uses a strength-based, individualized approach. She draws on several evidence-informed methods to match what a person needs in session. Many clients come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and changes like career shifts or caregiving strain.
She pays attention to how thoughts and everyday habits shape daily life, and she helps clients try new ways of responding. Sessions often include practical strategies and focused conversations about goals and obstacles. Julie also brings creative elements into work, such as games and therapeutic animal interactions, when those fit a person’s needs.
She describes therapy as a team effort and aims to create a welcoming space for sharing setbacks and wins. To get started a person can select the Start Therapy flow and follow the matching steps to schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and taking actions that fit a person’s values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills for shifting unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and helps people understand and change how they relate to others, which can help with intimacy and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick or blend methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made or new issues come up.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow a quieter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote work by focusing on goal setting, skill practice, thought tracking, and relationship patterns in conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, bipolar, and many related concerns.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Her style is strength based and individualized. She uses practical techniques and guided conversations to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience across settings such as schools, hospitals, prisons, group homes, and community mental health programs.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana and holds a doctorate in psychology and a master’s in clinical/counseling psychology.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with this therapist from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.