Melissa Griffin, LCSW, FL | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Griffin

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Griffin

Hi everyone, I’m Claire Finley. My goal at Hope and Healing Counseling is to provide a safe space to openly explore barriers that can prevent clients from maintaining joy in their lives. Inner beliefs, past experiences, and unhealthy relationships are often a central issue we face in learning to live as our whole selves, fully accepted and fully loved. My mission is to help clients find wholeness and know their inherent worth. I received my Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work, followed by a Master’s of Science in Clinical Social Work. During my time at university, I completed a variety of service and clinical hours working with children, families, gerontology, hospital social work, substance abuse recovery, and hospice. After completing my education, I began working at a wilderness therapy program as a direct care worker and later as a supervisor, working with teenage girls navigating a variety of mental health concerns in a primitive/outdoor setting. From there, I continued my professional career in residential care with adult women facing similar challenges, using holistic healing methods alongside a dynamic team of professionals to address issues in clients’ lives as they moved toward healing and wholeness. Working with individuals, couples, and orchestrating group therapy to aid relationships with the self and others is something I am passionate about.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Currently, I work at Hope & Healing with all genders, teenagers and adults, as well as couples, incorporating a range of therapeutic models such as existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and reality therapy, as well as drawing on other theories of practice as needed to meet the individualized needs of each client. I have received training in Gottman Level 1 for couples and completed training in Mental Health First Aid for teens.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Hope and Healing Counseling of Florida

Education and training

University of Mississippi, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1063185346

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Melissa Griffin work with?

Melissa Griffin works with Hope and Healing Counseling of Florida.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Griffin?

Melissa Griffin frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Melissa Griffin on their profile.