Darla Griffith, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years experience working in the areas of anger management, emotional disturbance, stress (including job stress), coping skills, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and self esteem. I provide services in person but also via telehealth which allows for services anywhere in the state of California.

I approach therapy with the idea we have innate strengths we can use to help in facing life's difficult times. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to understand how our thoughts link to our feelings and behaviors. I am a Certified EMDR Clinician which is appropriate for treating multiple issues including anxiety, depression, trauma. However, I’ll work with the you to ensure any intervention is based on your comfort level, needs and goals. My communication style is calm, personable and accepting. Your relationship with your therapist is one of the most important aspects of therapy and I work to create a safe environment, listening to your needs, moving at your pace. During our first session I’ll ask questions to better understand what brings you to therapy, how you’re feeling now and over the past few weeks, how you’re dealing with your concerns, and what your goals are for participating in therapy. The first session is about me getting to know you and you getting to know me; building a sense of connection for working together. If you are interested in meeting or would like to learn more, I offer a free, no obligation 15 minute consult.