Janna Griffin MS, LPC

I have been a teacher, school counselor, atheltic coach, assistant principal and principal in public schools. I have worked at all levels - elementary, middle school and high school. I am currently a school counselor at Anderson High School. Throughout my time in public education, I have had a part time private practice - working with kids and teens for years. I am an LPC who practices solution based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I find that digging into the problem, understanding it, and making a plan for moving forward works well with the teenage brain. CBT therapy is a form of talking therapy that focuses on changing your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. When working with teens and children, I like to involve parents and will want to have at least one and perhaps occasional sessions with parents. Communication with parents is an important component of moving kids and teens forward in their mental health journey. While children and teens have rights to confidentiality, which of course I will honor, collaboration of a family unit is something that I find helpful. I work with teens through tele-health which I find works really well. This provides convenience and flexibility for the client and most teens are comfortable with this setting. I typically see clients on Wednesday evenings and Sundays at various times. I do not accept insurance. My rate is $150 per session.