Mia Griffin, LCSW
Clinician | she/her
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My dog Roxy
Clinical Interests:
I am interested in Art Therapy and have some experience with this in my past work. I like to try to incorporate this into my virtual work now with clients, especially clients who are interested in art. I have a passion for helping all people and I specialize in Substance Use Disorders and have experience with many other diagnoses as well.
Language(s) spoken:
English
What brought you into this field?
I lost my mother to addiction when I was 18yo, I had a passion for learning how to help others. I went to school and learned about Clinical Social Work specializing in Addiction and minor in Art and found the perfect career to allow me to do something I love, which is helping people.
Counseling style:
Client centered- offering an empathetic and nonjudgmental approach.
Modalities:
Person-Centered Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Specializations:
Addiction
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a Minor in Art from Elms College in 2017
Masters of Clinical Social Work from Simmons University in 2020
Past Experience:
Clinician
October 2021 to August 2023
Behavioral Health Network, Inc. – Springfield, MA
Clinician
July 2020 to October 2021
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. – Worcester, MA
Mental Health Specialist
MCLEAN HOSPITAL – Belmont, MA
January 2018 to May 2021
Trainings:
Domestic Violence
CBT
Motivational Interviewing
CANS
Ethics and Boundaries
Mandated Reporting