Leif

Dr Leif Griffin

Licensed Psychologist

“I primarily provide therapy to individual adults, but also work with families/couples.”

About Me

I offer a supportive space for individual adults navigating life's complexities. We can explore personal challenges, build resilience, and discover new perspectives together. I also work with families and couples, helping to strengthen communication and foster healthier connections. My aim is for our sessions to be a place where you feel truly heard. Here, you can find clarity and move forward with confidence.

Approach

From our first sessions onward I focus on practical, manageable steps that help you make sense of anxious thoughts, attention challenges, or recurring relationship patterns. I meet adults, couples, and families in Fremont and via secure online sessions in English, pacing work to fit your energy and everyday demands. Sessions blend attentive listening with concrete skill-building—short experiments, communication practices, and reflective check-ins between meetings—to reduce shame, strengthen self-esteem, and ease burnout. People seeking steady, collaborative work that balances insight with action tend to find this helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Shame

    A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Psychology

Psychologist

Qualifications

Wright Institute

Service Areas

Dr. Leif Griffin, Psy.D.

In-person & Online

Fremont, California

United States