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Dr. Joyce A. Griffin, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

My approach to counseling is often didactic and is solution oriented. It is my opinion that clients come to counseling because they can not figure out what to do. So “teaching counseling” offers them new skills to use in their situation, as well as ideas to assist in coping in their world. I am somewhat eclectic in my approaches, realizing that everyone is unique, and one size does NOT fit all. I find a Cognitive Behavioral approach often encourages clients to set their own solution-focused path. I give feedback and assign homework tasks. I ask clients to join me in making a sort of treatment plan, and we work together on problem-solving. I periodically consult with trusted professional colleagues on a confidential bases, who practice outside of our local area.
It is not my style to see what others have reported about their own work. I march to my own drummer and do what I believe is right in each situation. It’s fine with me if I am the only one doing it the way I do it.

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, First responder issues, Hearing impaired, Infidelity, Jealousy, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Phobias

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

IL LCPC 180.002027

Reviews

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My first session was great. I really enjoyed talking to Dr. A. Griffin.

Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching

Dr. Griffin is a wonderful therapist. She responds quickly and insightfully, makes discussions enjoyable, and truly wants the best for her patients. I would absolutely recommend working with her!

Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

So far so good with Dr. Griffin!

Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder

Dr. Griffin is the best therapist I’ve encountered! She’s solution-oriented, which is the best approach for someone like me, and she gets straight to the point about what things look like at their face and what needs to be done in the most simple manner. She does not make you feel bad about yourself or bad habits. She’s inspired me in such a short time to take my control back, and I’m so grateful to have been matched with her!

Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Joyce for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, coaching, and adhd

I love working with Joyce. She encourages and supports without pressuring. She gives me assignments and has helped so much with my spirituality. I struggle heavily with OCD/anxiety, I am also a sober addict and I would say I have anger to work on. Joyce offers so many suggestions and tools. She is great!! She is incredibly kind, and her kindness is sincere. She means a lot to me!

Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Joyce for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Highly recommend!

Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Joyce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes