Griffin Smith, LCSW

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Griffin Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), specialized in treating interpersonal dysfunction and emotional dysregulation within various psychological and environmental contexts. In addition to his clinical practice, he lectures, writes, consults, and supervises other clinicians, organizations, and the general public on improving relationships and engendering interpersonal wellness through mentalization. Griffin is a BPC-accredited MBT Practitioner and holds a Certification in Psychoanalytic Theory through the Emory University Psychoanalytic Institute. Griffin also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)  and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in his practice and treatment.

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I want to work with you!

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I know that sometimes simply living seems like an almost impossible task; people can be selfish, ignorant, and judgmental, at times even your family and friends. Living with yourself isn't much easier, with a constant stream of thoughts and feelings that can be unrelenting. You're exhausted, overwhelmed, abused even. You want the fight and the struggle to end, yet you don't know how, and so you suffer.

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You don’t have to live disconnected, suffering without end. I approach healing from a relational perspective, in which I believe our most powerful tool for change can be harnessed through relationships - relationships with ourselves and with others. We all naturally have the capacity to relate in ways that promote growth, we simply have never been shown how. I’m here to nurture this experience with you.

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I understand that taking the step to engage in therapy is a big ask. Trust isn’t easy; it’s fragile. But, I profoundly believe in the power of developing a relationship that promotes learning and spurs curiosity. It’s spiritual for me - the essence of joy, love, and beauty, and I truly wish for all to experience it. Will you take this step with me?

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