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Athena Counseling, LLC
Jill H. Griggs, MA, LPCC, NCC
Owner/Clinical Mental Health Counselor
About the Practice
Our Mission
At Athena Counseling, our mission is to provide compassionate, culturally competent, and professional support to individuals and couples from all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. We believe that everyone deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts and feelings, where they can find the support and tools needed to navigate life's challenges with resilience and confidence.
Therapeutic Approach
At Athena Counseling, we provide support for people of various ages, including children (9+), teens, adults (18-64), couples and families. Our team includes providers who are LGBT+ affirming and specialize in working with people from all backgrounds. Whether you're seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family support, we recognize that everyone's journey is unique. We're here to collaborate with you, tailoring our approach to fit your specific needs, goals, and challenges, in a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard and valued.
Clinical Focus
Mood Disorders
Military and First Responders
Couples/Family Counseling
Depression and anxiety are common emotions that can negatively impact us in all areas of functioning. Through counseling, you will have tools in place to help you recover your motivation, change your perspective, and once again find peace and joy in your life.
Couples/Family Counseling
Military and First Responders
Couples/Family Counseling
Couples counseling is beneficial to those who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection in all stages of their relationship: pre-marital, marital, or a collaborative approach to the end of a relationship.
Parents/children sometimes need help communicating and understanding one another.
Blending families can have unique challenges. We can help.
Military and First Responders
Military and First Responders
Military and First Responders
We honor and respect the sacrifices our active duty military personnel and veterans, as well as first responders, have made in the line of duty. We have providers with extensive clinical experience to help active duty and retired military personnel and their loved ones, as well as our local, state, and federal first responders.
Substance Use/Misuse
Substance Use/Misuse
Military and First Responders
We have providers who specialize in treating issues surrounding substance use disorders and addictions.
Trauma/PTSD
Substance Use/Misuse
Trauma/PTSD
Our providers are trained in addressing trauma-related symptoms to include past physical, sexual, medical, emotional, and neglect abuse. Additionally, one's exposure to a traumatic event, or witnessing a traumatic event that happens to others, can lead to symptoms of
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Grief/Loss
Substance Use/Misuse
Trauma/PTSD
We have providers who specialize in helping clients navigate grief and loss, and the path to reclaim acceptance and happiness in their lives.
Other Mental Health Issues
Other Mental Health Issues
Other Mental Health Issues
Our providers are well-rounded in various mental health issues. If your concern isn't listed here, please feel free to reach out and ask if we can meet your needs. If not, we are happy to refer you to trusted colleagues.
The first step is asking for help.