Laurie Griffin
Hi! I'm Laurie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in perinatal/postpartum mental health, and adult ADHD. I love helping clients better understand themselves and their symptoms through psychoeducation, strengths-based work, and practical, solution-focused approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is at the heart of my work, with a little DBT and CBT mixed in. I also have experience with general depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, bipolar disorder, OCD, and disordered eating. The therapy space is sacred, and I will always prioritize your comfort, safety, and autonomy, while also offering a gentle nudge or challenge when it may be helpful. Your session time is yours and I deeply believe that clients are the experts on their own lives. My role is to collaborate with you and offer new perspectives, insight, and practical tools that help you build a life that feels healthier and more aligned with who you are. Outside of therapy, you'll usually find me spending time outside with my kids, reading a good psychological thriller, or soaking up whatever rest time I can get. I'd love to hear your story and be part of your healing journey!
First session
The first session can feel scary but I aim to make it a safe and empowering space. My goal is to get to know you, why you're coming to therapy, and what your goals are. The first session will usually involve me asking some questions to understand your symptoms and concerns and what your strengths are.
Strengths
I bring warmth, curiosity, humor, and a genuine respect for the person sitting across from me. Lived experience certainly isn't a prerequisite for being an excellent therapist, but my own experiences with parenthood, neurodivergence, and mental health have deepened my empathy and understanding for how challenging (but normal!) some of these experiences are. My approach is primarily ACT and strengths-based. Rather than treating every uncomfortable thought or feeling as something that needs to be "fixed," we'll work on changing your relationship with those experiences, understanding what matters to you, and building the flexibility to respond differently when old patterns keep you stuck. I'm also a big believer in psychoeducation: sometimes simply understanding why your brain is thinking a certain way can lift a burden you didn't realize you were carrying. I won't pretend to have all the answers or know what's 'best' for you. This space is about collaboration and empowerment. What I do bring is clinical knowledge, perspective, curiosity, practical tools, and sometimes a gentle challenge when I think you're ready for one.
Ideal clients
Many of the clients I support are navigating seasons of life involving pregnancy/postpartum, neurodivergence or ADHD, parenting, depression, anxiety, or trauma. You may be someone who wants to better understand yourself, your emotions, and the patterns behind how you think and respond to the world around you. You don't need to come to therapy knowing exactly what you want to work on; we can figure that out together. You'll likely thrive with me if you're curious about yourself, open to new perspectives, and ready to explore what it might look like to work with your brain rather than constantly fighting against it.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to help you better understand and change your relationship with difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Instead of constantly fighting against uncomfortable feelings or trying to make them disappear, we’ll work on making space for them while focusing on what matters most to you. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, practice more flexible ways of responding, and work toward building a life that feels meaningful and aligned with your values.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help you recognize the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Together, we’ll explore patterns in your thinking that may be contributing to anxiety, depression, stress, or feeling stuck and practice more helpful ways of responding. CBT can also provide practical tools for challenging unhelpful thought patterns, building coping skills, and making small, realistic changes that support your overall well-being.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use a person-centered approach to create a therapy space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. I believe you are the expert on your own life, so therapy is a collaborative process rather than me telling you what you “should” do. I’ll meet you where you are, offer genuine support and curiosity, and gently challenge you when it may help you grow or see something from a new perspective.
Trauma Informed Care
I use a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes your safety, autonomy, and sense of control throughout therapy. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable for you, with an understanding of how past experiences can shape the way your brain and body respond in the present. You’ll never be expected to share more than you’re ready for, and we’ll work together to build understanding, coping skills, and a greater sense of safety.
Strength-Based
I use a strengths-based approach to help you recognize and build on the skills, resilience, and resources you already have. Therapy isn’t just about identifying what isn’t working; t’s also about understanding what is working and using those strengths to navigate challenges in ways that feel realistic and sustainable. Together, we’ll focus on what helps you move forward while honoring how far you’ve already come.
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- TennesseeLicense 7880