I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are going through transitions, experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and/or who are troubled by substance abuse. I also see many people who have chronic syndromes such as autoimmune disorders. I have a collaborative approach and a conversational style, and provide a safe and confidential place where people can share their story. I see psychotherapy as an opportunity to develop greater self awareness and skills to improve relationships, and to enhance coping and decision making skills so that they are in keeping with the client's values and goals.

(Not accepting new clients.) People come to me because they are struggling and feel stuck. I specialize in working with adults and children/families who are challenged by anxiety, ADHD, or "Asperger's" but have experience with many different issues. My approach involves providing information about how the brain works, how to use it as your ally instead of an enemy, and how to find strength in the very things that challenge you. (ex: There are so many wonderful things about having ADHD!) I do this in the context of interpersonal relationships where we talk about things like identity and communication/conflict resolution skills.

Do problems with memory or attention have a negative impact on your functioning? Do you seek diagnostic clarity related to these struggles and are not sure where to go from here? Have you recently been diagnosed with a neurological condition and wonder how this condition will impact your thinking and mood over time? A neuropsychological evaluation is designed to provide answers to these types of questions and many others to address your concerns about cognitive function and mood. It is natural to feel frightened and to seek answers.

My practice focuses primarily on transitional life events, mental health and/or substance use as well as gambling addictions. I provide therapy for people ages 16 and older. I offer individual, group and short term family therapy. I tend to utilize strategies that are focused on supporting the creation of change and being present in the here and now. I set treatment goals with my clients so we are focused on the work that you want to do. I also provide supervision to LCSW candidates.

I offer a strength-based, solution-focused approach to change. We can work together to relieve anger, fear, anxiety or symptoms of depression. I can share tools & skills toward bettering your marital & family relationships. I will assist you to navigate the often turbulent & challenging phases of adolescence & young adulthood. I will help facilitate better communication in blended families. I offer counsel to help manage life transitions-marriage, divorce, relocation & career change. I will support you through the process of grief & loss. I will foster improved self-esteem, empowerment and self-compassion.

I work with people of all ages and enjoy helping them to gain insight and awareness, so they can become the best version of themselves. I help create an environment where people can feel comfortable expressing themselves and so they can work toward living the life they want and reaching the goals they want to accomplish. Whether or not you have been in counseling, and whether you are dealing with an immediate issue or something longer-term, contact me to see how I could help.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it is my goal in partnering with clients in navigating through life's twists and turns, being a guide towards a middle path of acceptance and change. My focus is to empower clients to transform coping strategies into skills of daily living, identify and release themselves from self-destructive patterns that led them to treatment, doing so in an environment that encourages growth and development.

Tranquil Solutions Counseling Center (TSCC) is committed to providing clients with a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to address issues preventing their ability to live life to the fullest. We seek to assist clients experiencing issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, along with those experiencing life and career transitions. We also offer psychiatric evaluations and medication management. TSCC staff utilize a collaborative approach with clients, ultimately seeking to empower individuals with the tools needed to manage barriers to their success.

Dr. Grigson can help you through life issues, such as relationship problems, depression, anxiety disorders, family conflict, parenting support (including support for children with attention deficit disorder or ADD/ADHD), eating disorders, addiction (to substances, people or activities), trauma, abuse, chronic illness, divorce recovery and stepfamily issues. Areas that Dr. Grigson is passionate about include recovery from addiction and "prevention driven" parenting. Her thinking is that recovery is a life-long process and being in recovery creates an improved environment for the next generation.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience, it is my passion to assist individuals and couples in their quest for renewed hope amid life’s troubles. I believe that healthy relationships are key in this journey and I count it a privilege to come along side of my clients while they work through their concerns.

Let's create the life you dream of, together. I know it may seem hopeless, overwhelming or dark now, but trust me when I tell you that things are never as hopeless or overwhelming as they seem and there is always light in the darkest of circumstances. Sometimes, it just takes some guidance to find it. You are the driver, but I ask that you allow me to meet you where you are and guide you to the place you want to be. Whether you are struggling with anxiety or depression, are in a dysfunctional relationship(s), have been a victim of trauma, are seeking support with stress management, or simply, personal development, I am here for you!

I specialize in helping people cope with challenging life transitions, especially as related to difficult emotional situations, physical health or medical conditions. Some transitions, such as the birth of a child, are joyous, but still trying. Other transitions, like diagnosis of an illness or disability, can be frightening, necessitating reevaluation of life choices and daily routines. It's common to feel overpowered by questions about the future, but you may need skilled help to face the big questions and work out manageable solutions. I can help you reduce anxiety, fear, anger, or depression, and move towards productivity, happiness, and acceptance.

My therapeutic approach is informed by my background in meditation, Eastern contemplative philosophy, and evolutionary psychology. I work with clients to establish a treatment plan that is uniquely sensitive to their particular clinical needs and concerns. Some of the most common techniques I employ focus on the important relationship between body and mind; these experiential, somatic, and cognitive interventions allow for critical shifts in perspective that promote meaningful and enduring behavioral change.

You know how often we lose our way in life, like ships blown off course, no longer heading exactly where we want to go now? If you are looking for more out of life, more from yourself, I can help. What I do in my counseling is to help people chart a new course for themselves based on who they are now - a course that will take them where they truly want to go, more effortlessly, more quickly.

I enjoy working with clients in a collaborative way to provide support, process thoughts and feelings, and problem solve together. My business symbol is the lantern, as it reminds us that we can all use a little help sometimes to light our path as we experience our life journeys.

A graduate of Temple University, I have been a licensed psychologist since 1996. I work with a wide variety of clients and presenting problems including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss. I have specific expertise in the areas of early trauma, childhood and adolescent issues, parenting and chronic stress. Throughout my experience I have witnessed remarkable healing and a return to a sense of wholeness and aliveness that comes with support through honest and gentle exploration, reflection and self-awareness. The results often manifest in improved relationships, judgment and clarity.

I believe anyone can change. My role is to help you identify what you want to be different and to develop the strategies necessary to achieve these goals. I approach people from a non-judgmental mindset, treating them with respect and dignity. Many of the people I see struggle with major life altering events such as divorce and/or addiction. Many others have come from abusive environments, which interfere with their ability to form healthy connections with others. What these people often share is the feeling of being overwhelmed. By systematically reviewing the forces creating the difficulty, peace can be yours.