Tara Griffith
Hello, my name is Tara Griffith. Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and therapist in the state of Florida. I am a firm believer that you are who you are because of where you have come from.
Through my own lived experiences, I have come to realize that we all benefit from being able to talk through and connect with those around us.
I enjoy working with others who due to adverse childhood experiences and certain traumas throughout life, are ready to work through these experiences. We become the best versions of ourselves by working through our struggles in order to then face everyday challenges as they come up.
First session
Our first session will consist of us getting to know one another. This is important as we begin setting the foundations and building rapport. This will create a safe space for you to be able to talk. I will ask you questions to complete a comprehensive intake of your needs and to develop goals for treatment moving forward.
Strengths
I am a firm believer that we are who we are because of where we have come from. Through my own lived experiences, I have come to realize that we all benefit from being able to talk through and connect with those around us. This brings healing and a different lens to better navigate life. We thrive off of connecting with those around us. We need this as a community. This helps us move through life in a happier and healthier way. Clients have told me that I listen well, and that I am empathetic, straight forward, warm, and inviting.
Ideal clients
I work with any person who is affected by trauma related to adoption, infertility, birth and NICU trauma, and grief associated with the loss of a loved one. I work with persons who are adopted, parents who have adopted, parents who are trying to adopt, and birth/first parents. I work alongside mothers and fathers who are struggling to conceive and are experiencing infertility. As well, I work with clients who are pregnant or those who have conceived who may be experiencing depression and anxiety. I work with clients with complex medical diagnoses to include chronic pain and sleep disorders. I work with active duty service members, retired service members, as well as their children and families.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I provide a safe space for you to talk about and process through your lived experiences. In doing this, I help you identify and navigate through thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may come up due to these experiences.
Trauma Informed Care
I meet you where you are currently at related to your trauma experience. Through building rapport with one another, you can experience a safe space to talk through your story. You are who you are because of where you have come from. I work with individuals who have experienced various traumas to include trauma due to adoption, adverse childhood experiences, maternal mental health, birth and NICU trauma, trauma related to time in the military, medical complexities, and grief due to the loss of a loved one.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions3840-1 Williamsburg Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257