Identity
Affirming Therapy
Jan Griffith, LPC
Have you had difficulty finding a truly affirming therapist?
I have a special interest in being THAT therapist for all in the LGBTQIA+ community, whether you are navigating coming out, transitioning, relationships (familial, friendship, romantic) or just want to be in a space with a therapist that won’t make your identity pathological.
I am also knowledgeable in issues of non-monogamy and kink and will promise to view your relationships through a lens of validity.
There’s no right way to BE
I know that to be true after more than 15 years of helping my clients navigate their identities.
Affirming therapy can help with:
Allowing whatever issues you bring to therapy to be the issues, not your therapist’s perceptions of your sexuality and identity
A judgement-free space to explore sexuality and identity without fear of encountering a conversion mindset.
Long-term or One-Time/Short-Term Therapy Sessions
Not everyone needs to commit to months of therapy. Sometimes you just need someone to help you sort through something that feels tricky.
These single or two-session meetings are for folks who are generally doing fine but want a professional perspective on something specific.
Maybe you're:
Stuck and need some clarity before you make a move
Dealing with relationship stuff and want someone neutral to talk it through with
Managing stress or self-doubt in a particular area- work, life, whatever
Curious about therapy but not ready to dive into something long-term
In these focused sessions, we figure out what's actually getting in your way, talk through what's been working (and what definitely hasn't), and come up with a game plan that is doable for you.
About Jan
I am progressive in my politics, secular, and I believe that cursing is a valid form of self-expression. Humor is a big part of how I communicate and I believe it can get us through a lot of things.
Despite being a middle-aged white woman who grew up in the south, you will find no bigoted mindset here. I will never pretend to understand the totality of your experience, but I do promise to see you, hear you, and respect you, while being mindful of the systemic, familial, and cultural issues that may be impacting you.
Education, Credentials,
& Licenses
B.S in Psychology
M.A in Counseling
Licensed as an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in South Carolina, Geogia, Virginia, Florida, DC, and Maryland
20+ years of experience in both crisis and individual counseling
If something you’ve read here sparks interest, just shoot me a message. I promise to respond and not leave you hanging. We can set up a time to chat where I can hopefully answer all your questions and I can ask a few of my own.