Jeanette Grissom , LMHC

Jeanette Grissom is an outpatient co-occurring mental health and substance abuse counselor licensed in Indiana (Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC) with 40 years of experience delivering a wide range of services to people outside of inpatient or partial hospitalization settings.

She has centered her work on individual therapy and group psycho-education, and she brings many years of experience supporting people who have been impacted by trauma. Her practice emphasizes overall health and wellness as the guiding framework for treatment.

Grissom takes a solution-focused approach, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy (RT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to promote self-efficacy and practical change. She designs individualized treatment plans that respond to each person’s unique situation and stated goals, prioritizing coping skills and life-skill enhancement.

She acknowledges how difficult it can be to seek help and values the confidence that can come from addressing early wounds. Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, addictions, PTSD and trauma, coping skills, self-esteem, communication challenges, and relationship concerns.

Grissom emphasizes that therapeutic progress depends on a person’s motivation and consistent application of new skills, and she remains committed to learning where needed in order to support clients effectively. She welcomes individuals who are ready to begin their work and invites them to take the first step toward creating a personal success story.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

People often wonder whether online therapy can genuinely help. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients may choose to switch therapists if they decide a different fit would be better. Online therapy can offer a practical way to access therapeutic support while maintaining the continuity and structure needed for meaningful work.