Cherita Griffin, LPCC
Calm, practical support for managing anger and stress
Explore online therapy optionsHow Cherita works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Cherita
Cherita Griffin is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are, focusing on practical steps to feel steadier and more in control.
Her style is warm and direct, aimed at people who feel stuck or overwhelmed and want change that fits their life. Cherita draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build skills for handling strong emotions.
Background and approach
She also uses client-centered and mindfulness methods to slow down reactivity and notice what matters most. Sessions often include short exercises, real-world practice, and check-ins to track small wins. Her background includes eight years working as a counselor in Ohio.
Cherita keeps the work focused on real problems such as depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and career stress. She also addresses concerns linked to family of origin, abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, and codependency. Conversations with her tend to be straightforward.
She helps people name patterns, try different responses, and build habits that reduce anger and improve communication. Practical tools and clear checkpoints are part of sessions, so progress can be noticed between meetings. Cherita offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
She works in English and helps clients figure out next steps, whether they want short-term coaching or longer therapeutic work.
What Cherita works with
Everything Cherita lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Cherita's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cherita lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anger, anxiety, and feeling stuck because it builds willingness to try new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotional reactions.Choosing the best approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to what matters most, try out methods that fit the situation, and adjust based on what works. That collaborative process helps shape goals and practical steps that feel achievable for each person.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which adds flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and interactive skills practice. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins, ongoing coaching, and quick skill reminders between longer sessions.
Questions people ask about Cherita
What concerns does this counselor commonly help with?
Cherita works with people facing stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and career challenges.
What is the therapist's overall approach in sessions?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, DBT skills, and mindfulness to teach practical skills and shift unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of counseling experience working with people on emotional regulation, life transitions, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.