Welcome to Happy Parents, Happy Babies!
A message from Emily
If you're here, that means you're taking an important step towards a more rewarding, sustainable life as a parent & human in a complex world.
Children don’t come with a personalized manual.
More & more, parents recognize the high stakes that come along with passing down unhelpful & sometimes harmful, family patterns. Many of us have not had a model for how to nurture the baby or take care of growing kids without sacrificing too much of ourselves. This responsibility can often feel overwhelming.
Each parent’s journey is unique & requires a learning process that no other time of life prepares us for.
As a mom of five incredible kids, who has survived CPTSD, huge family losses, Postpartum Depression & Anxiety, and chronic illness- I have taken an uphill path towards owning my story, building confidence & purpose. My children show me the benefits of that in who they are, everyday. It's not perfect, but it doesn't need to be.
My extensive professional training & experience supporting parents, children, couples, & families for the past 23 years has prepared me to meet you where you are, keeping short & long term best possible outcomes in mind for your whole family's emotional well being. You deserve to cultivate healthy relationships & not lose yourself in the process.
Culturally Sensitive, Inclusive Care & Raising Allies
We have to level up our village to raise children in a time when hate & division are challenging our peace & freedom, quite literally.
In group & private sessions, I aim to provide affirming support for a broad spectrum of individuals, couples, & families. This includes: neurodivergent, ADHD, autistic, BIPOC, multiracial, multiethnic interfaith, LGBT, & others who face challenges related to their identity. I love supporting parents who want to raise allies & changemakers who aren't threatened by differences.
Intergenerational healing is a powerful focus we may explore that has huge ripple effects for your children & their future children. Let's go deep if you're ready.
Services & next steps for getting support
Emily Griffin, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Certified Educator
Postpartum Support
International member
On Threads: @emilythetherapist
On Substack: @emilythetherapist
PSI Provider directory profile:
https://psidirectory.com/listing/happy-parents-happy-babies-llc-emily-griffin-licsw.html
The Grief Support Center profile:
https://www.griefsupportcenter.com/grief-support-providers
Native Washingtonian & Mom of four sons & a daughter
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Frequently Asked Questions about my practice
Do you accept insurance & what is your rate?
No, I do not work directly with insurance plans. A monthly receipt is provided for clients to submit for potential reimbursement (only available to clients in DC & MD). Read more about this on the Insurance page of this website.
My rate is $280/ 50 minute sessions and $340/ 80 minute sessions.
Basic coaching packages are $800 for three sessions. Intensives & comprehensive customized coaching price confirmed after initial consultation.
Where is your office?
I see clients in my private office near the NW DC/Chevy Chase/Silver Spring border (near redline metro, by appointment only). In-home sessions are available as well, depending on your location. Call to confirm if you are interested.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I combine elements of IFS, DBT, Mindfulness and Somatic therapy, Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory, and Solution-focused with a creative interpersonal perspective. I draw on Gottman Bringing Baby Home, infant mental health and trauma training. How I work with a particular family is unique to their situation, needs, & desired outcomes, while using evidence-based practices & innovative effective tools that I have developed over the course of my career & parenting experience.
Do you work with children and parents or just parents?
Children are often incorporated into the work we do together, though it may not be necessary for desired change to occur. This is decided collaboratively between parents & therapist, determined on a case-by-case basis. I love supporting families however I can!
