Leif Griffin Psy.D.

(he/his/him)

Hi, my name is Leif and I am a clinical psychologist. I primarily provide therapy to individual adults, but also work with families/couples.

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Services

  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

My passion is working with those who keenly feel the pain of not being "enough," or of being defective. Is this something that you experience? I know deeply how excruciating this pain is, especially when experienced in silence and secret. When my clients first begin therapy, they describe self-critical beliefs getting in the way of what's most important to them, like being able to feel authentic in relationships and within themselves.

My Background and Approach

I believe that learning to explore, be with, and ultimately love the uncomfortable, "messy" and emotional parts of us is the path to greater freedom and vitality. Tragically, the impact of various trauma (i.e. mis-attuned caregiving, systemic discrimination, living within systems that encourage disconnection from ourselves and others) narrow what we believe is possible in our lives. I spent my doctoral training in clinical psychology becoming proficient in a variety of person-centered, culturally-humble approaches that assist me in working alongside people from different walks of life. If you wish, my goal is to join with you to help uncover and explore your natural capacities and drive towards a life filled with self-love (the essential kind), connection and purpose. Supported by a brave relationship, our path moves tenderly and resolutely inwards, with the vital effects radiating outwards to animate your life truly worth living.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Humanistic Therapy Narrative Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM)
  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Attachment Self-Esteem

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
Psy.D., State of California · #31909
Years in practice
6 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 200/session

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