Cherita Griffin

If I could sit beside my younger self and tell her one thing, I would say, “You are not broken. You are responding to what you’ve been through. Be gentle with yourself. One day, the healing you are fighting for will become someone else’s hope.”

Hi, I’m Cherita Griffin, MS-LPCC-S (Ohio), LPC (Georgia), NCC, CYT, SEL-F, C-DBT, CMIP, ADHD-CCSP. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Endorsement, and for more than 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people through some of life’s most difficult seasons.

My work is deeply personal to me because I understand that healing is more than a clinical process, it’s human. It’s learning to feel safe again. It’s finding your voice. It’s setting boundaries without guilt, giving yourself permission to rest, and learning that you don’t have to keep surviving when you are ready to begin living.

I specialize in supporting individuals who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or simply tired of carrying everything on their own.

Together, we gently uncover what hurts, make sense of what you’ve experienced, and begin rebuilding from a place of compassion rather than shame. I integrate CBT, DBT, mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and holistic, somatic-informed practices to support the whole person, mind, body, and spirit.

Here, you don’t have to have it all together. You don’t have to carry everything alone. You can finally exhale.

Healing isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about finding your way back to yourself, the parts of you that life may have taught you to silence, shrink, or leave behind.

You are worthy of healing. You are worthy of peace. And you don’t have to walk toward it alone.

My approach to therapy is holistic, compassionate, and collaborative, blending evidence-based techniques with a deep respect for each person’s unique story, strengths, and lived experience.​

Core Principles

• Humanistic and strengths-based: Therapy starts with the belief that you have inherent worth, resilience, and capacity for growth, we focus on your strengths, values, and what matters most to you, not just symptoms.​
• Trauma-informed: I recognize how past experiences shape present reactions, creating safety, trust, and empowerment so you feel seen and supported without re-traumatization.​
• Culturally responsive: Care honors your cultural, systemic, and identity contexts, especially for underserved communities facing barriers like poverty, discrimination, or marginalization. [provided]​

Evidence-Based Tools I Use

I draw from my training and experience (C-DBT, TF-CBT, SEL-F, CMIP, CYT) to tailor interventions:​

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): For emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and building mindfulness skills in anxiety, depression, or intense emotions.
• Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT): For processing trauma while rebuilding safety and self-worth.
• Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and decision-making to navigate life’s challenges.
• Mindfulness and somatic practices: Body-based tools (including yoga-informed approaches) to ground, reduce stress, and reconnect with the present moment.

In our first session together, you can expect a warm, welcoming space where we focus on getting to know each other, understanding your story, and starting to build trust and clarity around what brings you here.​

What Happens Step by Step

• Warm welcome (first 5–10 minutes): We’ll start with a brief check-in—how you are feeling today, any immediate concerns, and practical details like session length (typically 50–60 minutes). I’ll share a bit about my approach to make sure it feels like a good fit.​
• Your story (20–30 minutes): We’ll explore what prompted you to reach out, your current challenges, strengths, and goals. No pressure to share more than you are ready for—I follow your pace with open, non-judgmental questions.​
• Assessment and collaboration (10–15 minutes): I’ll ask about symptoms, history, supports, and preferences to get a holistic picture. Together, we’ll identify 1–2 initial priorities and brainstorm small, practical steps you can try before our next session.​
• Wrap-up and next steps (last 5 minutes): We’ll summarize key insights, schedule follow-ups if it feels right, and I’ll answer any questions about process, fees, or confidentiality. You’ll leave with a clear sense of direction and hope.​

The Vibe and My Role

Expect compassion, curiosity, and empowerment, no judgment, no “fix-it” agendas. As a trauma-informed clinician, I prioritize safety and choice, you guide what we cover. Many clients describe feeling “heard for the first time” and leave with at least one actionable tool, like a simple breathing exercise or boundary phrase.​

This is your space; I’m here to walk alongside you. If you have specific hopes or worries about session one, let me know so we can tailor it even more.