Therapist in San Diego, California Ellen Griffin, Therapist
License: LMFT
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Ellen Griffin, LMFT
Ellen Griffin, LMFT, holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In her 20 years of experience with individuals, groups, and families, Ellen employs cognitive behavioral techniques and the principles of positive psychology. Ellen has obtained additional training in relaxation techniques, trauma and EMDR. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, and couples issues are her areas of expertise. It is Ellen’s belief that the well-being of each individual includes not only freedom from emotional pain, but also the presence of positive states. Through the therapeutic partnership, Ellen’s goal for her clients is personal empowerment.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Midlife Transitions
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Populations
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
Get Directions
858-279-1223
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ellen Griffin. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Ellen Griffin generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Ellen Griffin's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Ellen Griffin:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Ellen Griffin is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Ellen Griffin does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Ellen Griffin is currently offering in-office visits.
Recommend Ellen to a Friend
