Ivy Griffin, MA
MFT Intern #63108
Supervised by Gary Henderson, MFT, MFC #7053
at
The Place Within, A non-profit counseling center
MFT Intern #63108
Supervised by Gary Henderson, MFT, MFC #7053
at
The Place Within, A non-profit counseling center
About Therapy
What I love about being a therapist
I love getting to meet people right where they are in their life's journey, walk with them for a while, and then part ways as they move forward along the path of their choosing. We are all so unique with our own experiences, personalities, struggles, and triumphs, and we all have a story to tell. Often, when clients come in for therapy they are suffering and in a great deal of pain, and I am honored to help shoulder the burden of those struggles. I have experienced no greater reward than being able to connect with my clients, offer hope in the midst of their pain, provide them with new tools and experiences, and see them improve their lives and become happier, healthier people. I am honored to work with people on this journey.
"Your vision will become clear only when you look inside your own heart . . . Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens." -Carl Jung
Follow me!
What is psychotherapy?
I believe deeply that the foundation of therapy is the relationship between the client and the therapist, which comes down to one person helping another. We all experience times in our lives when we feel stuck, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to move forward. Therapy offers a place where we can receive caring and support, while learning new skills for how to manage the difficulties we are facing. Therapy means that you don't have to face these challenges alone and that you don't have to continue repeating the same mistakes. I believe the most effective therapy is a co-creation between client and therapist that assists you in reaching your goals and in creating the life you've imagined for yourself.
My Specialties
1.) Children, Tweens and Teens: I love counseling children and teens,
especially those struggling with divorce, trauma, emotional outbursts, acting out, or school
difficulties. I find their energy contagious and their openness to learn and grow never ceases to amaze me.
Is your child:
struggling with changes in the family?
bullying others? Or, feeling lonely?
frequently getting in trouble?
withdrawn and isolated? Or, always talking back?
2.) Adults: I focus on treating depression, anxiety, co-dependency, and relationship problems. I am passionate about working with adults to increase their self-esteem, improve their communication skills, and empower them to take charge of their feelings and needs.
Have you ever:
felt like you've lost yourself?
been overcome with sadness or worry?
felt stuck?
wanted to have better relationships?
If these descriptions sound familiar to you, let's talk about how we can begin the journey toward reaching your goals!
Is your child:
struggling with changes in the family?
bullying others? Or, feeling lonely?
frequently getting in trouble?
withdrawn and isolated? Or, always talking back?
2.) Adults: I focus on treating depression, anxiety, co-dependency, and relationship problems. I am passionate about working with adults to increase their self-esteem, improve their communication skills, and empower them to take charge of their feelings and needs.
Have you ever:
felt like you've lost yourself?
been overcome with sadness or worry?
felt stuck?
wanted to have better relationships?
If these descriptions sound familiar to you, let's talk about how we can begin the journey toward reaching your goals!
