- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Values based work
About Terra
Dr. Terra Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing with 20 years of experience. She is licensed in Alabama and Georgia and works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
She frames the client as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths to use during hard moments. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear skills rather than jargon. She aims to help people reduce reactive patterns and handle frustration more effectively.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice thoughts that fuel anger and try different actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete distress-tolerance and emotion-regulation skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports building values-based action when emotions feel overwhelming.
In conversation she uses client-centered and attachment-informed ways of working, listening for patterns that repeat in relationships and in self-talk. The work can include developing communication tools, setting personal boundaries, and practicing new responses in everyday situations.
Dr. Griffin has two decades of experience helping people manage intense feelings and navigate life transitions. She welcomes straightforward conversations about what is getting in the way of day-to-day functioning and works with each person to map practical, achievable steps forward.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online ACT sessions often focus on simple exercises to practice between meetings and clear steps for daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches experiments to test unhelpful beliefs. In remote sessions CBT can include homework exercises and brief skill practice during the appointment. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance tools that are taught and rehearsed in session and used in real situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit current goals and preferences. That conversation can begin in the first meeting and be adjusted as progress unfolds.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals often use a mix of skills practice, guided exercises, and problem-solving that translate well to remote sessions while focusing on what helps in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-focused work that emphasizes the client's strengths and experience of their own story.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical roles.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and Alabama, practicing from Alabama.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.