Perry Griffin, M.Ed., LCMHC, NCC

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Education: Ms. Griffin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Wingate University and a Master of Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winthrop University.  She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and has completed Levels I and II training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which involves processing trauma held in the body.  She is a certified Hypnotherapist as well.

Clinical Practice: Perry works clinically with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.  She has a particular interest in working with survivors of trauma and is skilled in addressing PTSD, Complex PTSD, and the long-term impact of developmental attachment disruptions.  Perry also has experience working with eating disorders.

Perry has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years as an educator and advocate.  She previously worked extensively with the Refugee and Asylee populations and is very comfortable working with various cultures and ethnicities.  Perry values the unique experiences all individuals bring to their psychotherapy sessions.

Clinical Team Membership: Ms. Griffin belongs to our Child, Adolescent, Parents and Families Team, the Trauma Recovery Counseling and Psychotherapy Team, and the LGBTQ Sensitive Counseling and Psychotherapy Team.

Location: Perry is located at our Selwyn Avenue/Myers Park office where she accepts Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance, Cigna, United Healthcare, out-of- network benefits and sliding scale fees.