- CBT techniques
- Solution focused work
- Homework driven
About Joyce
Dr. Joyce A. Griffin is an LPC and an LCPC with 30 years of experience in Illinois. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, family and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes.
She describes her style as practical and teaching-oriented. She thinks people come to counseling when they need ideas and skills they do not yet have. Sessions often include feedback, homework tasks, and a clear plan to try between meetings.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and solution-focused methods to help people set workable goals. She asks clients to join her in making a treatment plan and focuses on problem-solving steps they can use in daily life. She adapts approaches rather than following one fixed method.
Dr. Griffin also uses trauma-focused techniques when past harm affects current behavior. She combines that with client-centered attention so clients can say what matters to them. She occasionally consults with trusted colleagues outside her area about difficult cases.
Her practical focus means sessions tend to be direct and task-based. People who want clear strategies for handling anger, relationships, or stress may find her approach useful. If someone prefers a different pace, she discusses options and next steps during the first meetings.
How Dr. Griffin’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what the person brings to sessions. The therapist listens and follows the client’s priorities, helping them name goals and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete strategies to change reactions, which can help with anger, anxiety, and mood problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Griffin will talk with the client about goals, preferred methods, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether to focus on skills training, problem solving, or addressing past trauma, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Because the original biography does not list specific online formats, please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions fit around work, caregiving, or travel and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats are better for brief check-ins or phone-friendly conversations, while video sessions let the therapist demonstrate techniques and review homework. The emphasis is on making sessions practical and usable in everyday life rather than promising a particular mode of delivery.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is didactic and solution oriented. She gives feedback, teaches skills, and assigns homework to help people apply new ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues and client concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois as noted by her listed licensure.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.