Michelle McGriff (she/her)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

As a person-centered counselor, I wholeheartedly believe that we can come back from anything and regain a sense of control.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Jacksonville, FL

About My Clients

I work with a variety of clients struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma and other mental health struggles. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Holistic practices can reduce anxiety tremendously, and I look forward to teaching you tools to take your life back.

My Background and Approach

The tools that I'll provide you with are tools that I have been perfecting over my career helping people just like you. I have dozens of them. My goal for you is to have at least five different tools and techniques that you can carry with you at all times. So no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet exercises that can quickly create relief. I am direct and solution focused. We'll work collaboratively to address the anxiety attacks that are bothering you right now. We'll start with what's going on in the moment and how to get control over your body and thoughts. For the past 10 years, my practice has been focused on helping people get rid of anxiety. I have attended trainings that teach leading edge techniques. We'll address what's going on in your brain when you feel anxious and how to get in touch with different parts of your brain to find relief. We'll discuss what happens to your body when fear takes over so you can learn how to quickly calm down.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I don't believe that there is a limit to human capacity. I think the main reason we develop mental health issues is because they are unhealthy learned behaviors that we have picked up along the way. Which means that I think you can unlearn the faulty behaviors and replace them with healthy ones. As a child, I suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks. Through my own therapy, I learned how to handle my anxiety and move past it so that it didn't have control over me. I haven't had a panic attack in years and I want you to feel the same freedom that I experience every day.

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Meritain Health
  • Florida Blue
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Surest
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

Info

Email Michelle
12058 San Jose Blvd
Ste 104
Jacksonville, FL 32223

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