Colin Griffiths, LCSW

Licensed Certified Social Worker | he/him

Professional Statement

Professional Statement:

I have my master’s degree in clinical social work specializing in motivational interviewing therapy for children, adolescents, college students, young adults and adults.

I received my bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in theology from Boston College, where I continued my education and received a master’s degree in clinical social work. My training background in the field focused on teens and young adults, working as a school social worker at Brookline High School and as a member of the Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern. Specifically, I worked with students who had been referred by the school or by themselves for substance use. In both locations I worked with a variety of presentations, though primarily generalized, social, and academic anxiety. Since then I have expanded my clinical experience to include young professionals and adults aged 22 - 45 who are experiencing dissatisfaction in their life, relationships, career or with meaning/purpose.

My style holds unconditional positive regard for the client as I work with them through their journey to achieve their goals.

It is a great privilege to hold the client’s stories and being able to support them through difficult times. I work to identify current strengths that the client already possesses and work with them to strengthen those pillars as well as create new ones in order for them to build the life that they want for themselves. I believe in creating a comfortable space for the client, meeting them where they are at, and using humor and a strength-based approach.

Outside of work you can find me wondering from coffee shop to coffee shop, cooking, listening to records or watching all nine main Star Wars movies for the 100th time.

Treatment Approaches

• Client-Centered

• Strengths-Based

• Psychodynamic

• Humanistic

Insurance/Billing

I am not in-network with any insurances. I can provide you with paperwork for your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement.

→ Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

→ More information on utilizing out-of-network benefits here.

Colin Griffiths, LCSW | Colin@HopeAveTherapy.com