CHERITA GRIFFIN, LPCC-S, NCC, C-DBT, SEL-F
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A licensed professional counselor (LPC) is a mental health provider who holds a master’s or doctoral degree in counseling and who has met all requirements set forth by the state licensure board to provide quality mental health care.
The second “C” (LPC“C”) denotes advanced clinical experience and knowledge as required by the state licensure board that allows for independent practice (meaning, without the need for supervision).
The “S” (LPCC-“S”) denotes advanced experience and knowledge in clinical supervision as required by the state licensure board that allows for supervision of LPCs and counselors-in-training.
A National Certified Counselor (NCC) shows that national standards have been met for a specialty certification as a certified clinical mental health counselor, including additional education, experience requirements, and a specialty examination.
A certified dialectical behavior therapist (C-DBT) has met all training requirements in order to become specialized in providing advanced treatment and services rooted in this approach that emphasizes managing and regulating intense negative emotions, and is especially helpful for issues such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma, and substance use issues.
A Social Emotional Learning Facilitator (SEL-F) provides instruction, therapy, and educationally required counseling services to clients in the areas of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making to promote school, work, and life success.
Cherita Griffin (pronouns: she/her) is a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her specialty interests include: anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, single parenthood, poverty, addiction, trauma, abuse, and neglect. She utilizes treatment approaches that are evidence-based and uniquely tailored to each client.
Cherita earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, with a concentration in forensic psychology, from Kaplan University. She then went on to earn her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University. Cherita has advanced training in behavioral analysis, an approach that is effective for working with individuals looking to make changes in behavior.
Prior to joining Wellness Grove, Cherita has over 15 years of experience working with diverse individuals and groups to promote optimum mental, physical, and emotional health. She has not only been a therapist for 4 years, but a program coordinator, paralegal, and client advocate. In her role as a therapist, she has served in an outpatient setting working with families, couples, and individuals from adolescence through adulthood. She found great pleasure working in the schools as a mental health therapist. Cherita has also enjoyed working as an in-home behavioral therapist delivering services to families, individuals, and collaborative partners to ensure safety and agency to individuals.
Cherita is certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), holds certifications in counseling for trauma and utilizing dialectical behavior therapy, is a certified trauma-informed yoga instructor and social emotional learning facilitator. She is currently working toward her yoga therapy certification and trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy certification.
Cherita’s approach to counseling involves meeting clients where they are in terms of change and empowering them to take control of their life story through motivational interviewing (MI). Cherita also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and social emotional learning to promote the best possible connection with clients. She develops connections with clients that are rooted in safety, authenticity, vulnerability, and mutual respect. In addition to being a non-judgmental, empathic, and compassionate listener, Cherita works collaboratively with others and is known for using humor, coping skills, psychoeducation, and metaphors in sessions.
Her strengths include kindness, love of learning, social intelligence, and the ability to see the good in life.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensure & Certifications
- Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Supervision
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – Supervisor (LPCC-S)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT)
- Social Emotional Learning Facilitator (SEL-F)
- National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Cherita’s supervision training began during the completion of the required 24 hours of supervision training mandated by the Ohio CSWMFT Board. She has completed advanced coursework in clinical supervision models, trauma-informed leadership, and ethics, alongside certifications in DBT (C-DBT), Mindfulness-Informed Practice (CMIP), and Social Emotional Learning Facilitation (SEL-F). Cherita’s experience spans community mental health, private practice, and integrated care settings, where she has provided informal supervision to pre-licensed clinicians and interns. She has also supported clinicians through case consultations, clinical documentation, and navigating complex trauma and culturally nuanced care. With a deep passion for teaching, Cherita has also facilitated workshops on trauma, mindfulness, and cultural competence.
Grounded in a humanistic, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach, Cherita views supervision as a collaborative and reflective space that nurtures both clinical skills and professional identity, rooted in authenticity, empathy, and growth.
AREAS OF COUNSELING
Wellness Grove
