Cherita Griffin, LPCC
Trauma-informed counselor guiding healing and resilience
- Compassionate trauma care
- Evidence-based and holistic
- Support for life transitions
About Cherita Griffin
Cherita Griffin is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who brings an integrative, trauma-informed approach to therapy. With eight years of clinical experience, she combines formal training in mental health counseling and applied behavior analysis with practical certifications that support mind-body and emotion-regulation work. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a master’s in Applied Behavioral Analysis, and her background also includes a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. She is credentialed as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervisory endorsement, and she has completed additional trainings that allow her to weave evidence-based and holistic methods into treatment.
Cherita works with people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected, helping them move toward clarity, confidence, and greater ease. She supports individuals coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, life transitions, relationship and family challenges, addiction, grief, parenting struggles, and concerns related to self-esteem and intimacy. Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental, focused on uncovering patterns, processing difficult experiences, and rebuilding coping skills in a way that fits each person’s life.
Therapeutic work with Cherita emphasizes practical strategies alongside personal growth, creating space for clients to stop merely surviving and begin reclaiming a sense of worth and wholeness.
Cherita works with people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected, helping them move toward clarity, confidence, and greater ease. She supports individuals coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, life transitions, relationship and family challenges, addiction, grief, parenting struggles, and concerns related to self-esteem and intimacy. Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental, focused on uncovering patterns, processing difficult experiences, and rebuilding coping skills in a way that fits each person’s life.
Therapeutic work with Cherita emphasizes practical strategies alongside personal growth, creating space for clients to stop merely surviving and begin reclaiming a sense of worth and wholeness.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cherita Griffin have?
Cherita Griffin has eight years of experience.
Is Cherita Griffin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential. License details are OH LPCC E.2404570-SUPV.
In which languages does Cherita Griffin provide therapy?
Cherita provides therapy in English.
Where is Cherita Griffin located?
Cherita is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Cherita Griffin as my therapist?
Clients can work with Cherita through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cherita Griffin work with international clients?
Cherita Griffin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cherita Griffin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when painful thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and difficulties related to life transitions.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and patterns of self-destructive coping.
Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation, supporting stress reduction and improved focus. These practices pair well with other therapies to help people reconnect with their bodies and emotions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cherita works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best match.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexible ways to access care from home, work, or elsewhere. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, fit sessions into busy schedules, and receive timely support during life’s transitions while working with licensed professionals and therapists.