- Strength based
- Trauma informed
- Practical skills
About Julie
Dr. Julie Griffin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana with 18 years of clinical experience. She trained in psychology at the University of Louisville and completed her doctorate at Spalding University. She has worked across many settings and brings a calm, practical presence to sessions.
Julie uses a strength-based style that focuses on each person's needs. She creates a welcoming space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Her approach is guided by what the person brings to the room rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her background includes work in schools, hospitals, prisons, group homes, and community mental health programs. She has experience with substance use treatment, anger management, family reunification, and parenting classes. Earlier work included Applied Behavior Analysis with autistic and developmentally delayed children and teens.
Julie draws on several therapeutic methods to match what a person needs. She has training in trauma care, cognitive behavioral therapy, family and play therapy, and uses therapeutic animals at times. Sessions combine practical skills, emotional processing, and attention to daily life demands.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, and coping with chronic illness or disability. She helps people identify strengths, set small goals, and build habits that support better daily functioning.
Therapy with Julie is collaborative and paced to the individual's comfort. She welcomes questions about the process and offers steady support for people taking the first steps toward change.
Julie uses a strength-based style that focuses on each person's needs. She creates a welcoming space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Her approach is guided by what the person brings to the room rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Her background includes work in schools, hospitals, prisons, group homes, and community mental health programs. She has experience with substance use treatment, anger management, family reunification, and parenting classes. Earlier work included Applied Behavior Analysis with autistic and developmentally delayed children and teens.
Julie draws on several therapeutic methods to match what a person needs. She has training in trauma care, cognitive behavioral therapy, family and play therapy, and uses therapeutic animals at times. Sessions combine practical skills, emotional processing, and attention to daily life demands.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, and coping with chronic illness or disability. She helps people identify strengths, set small goals, and build habits that support better daily functioning.
Therapy with Julie is collaborative and paced to the individual's comfort. She welcomes questions about the process and offers steady support for people taking the first steps toward change.
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
How her approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It emphasizes values and small actions that move a person toward a meaningful life, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with health challenges.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand emotional responses and learn different ways of connecting and trusting, useful for relationship and intimacy concerns.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods and pace feel like the best fit for the client's situation.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins during short breaks. It can also offer options for people who prefer not to use video, need a quieter session, or want simpler access when juggling work or caregiving. Licensed professionals tailor the format and approach to each person's needs rather than applying a single method.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship challenges, grief, addictions, and many other concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strength-based and practical. She focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space and uses techniques chosen to fit each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of experience and has worked in schools, hospitals, prisons, group homes, and community mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.