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LPC, LCPC

Dr. Joyce A. Griffin, LPC, LCPC

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Joyce

Dr. Joyce A.

Background and approach

Griffin brings three decades of clinical experience to work with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictive behaviors, ADHD, relationship struggles, and related life challenges. She emphasizes a practical, skills-focused style, helping clients learn tools and strategies they can apply between sessions.

Her counseling blends clear instruction with collaborative planning so clients develop personalized steps for coping and change. Dr.

Griffin commonly uses cognitive-behavioral ideas and solution-focused techniques to support people in setting goals, testing new behaviors, and tracking progress. She offers direct feedback, assigns practice exercises, and engages clients in creating treatment plans focused on problem solving.

Licensed in Illinois as an LPC and an LCPC, she draws on an eclectic toolkit that also accommodates trauma-focused work and multicultural concerns when relevant. Sessions are intended to be active and goal-oriented, with periodic consultation with trusted colleagues to inform care when appropriate.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Griffin commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy when working with clients online. Cognitive-behavioral therapy involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, testing new ways of responding, and practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or depression. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on strengths, existing resources, and small measurable steps to move toward specific goals, which can be especially useful for people seeking pragmatic changes.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust techniques as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to help set the plan, try homework tasks, and review what works so the work remains practical and tailored.

Online delivery through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for fitting therapy into busy lives or across distances. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from Illinois and beyond, maintain continuity of care when schedules change, and use different communication styles to support skill-building and ongoing problem solving.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Griffin address?
She supports people working with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship issues, ADHD, bipolar-related concerns, self-esteem and many related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and didactic, emphasizing teaching new skills, giving feedback, and assigning homework so clients can apply strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials with licence details MO LPC 002247 and IL LCPC 180.002027 and practices from Illinois.
Does she work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesHearing impairedInfidelityJealousyMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPhobias

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Illinois, Missouri

Languages

English

What Joyce can help with

Dr. Joyce A. Griffin works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

How Joyce approaches therapy

Joyce's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Joyce is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 30 years of clinical experience.