Winisha Griffin

Hello, my name is Winisha Griffin, and I am a graduate-level student clinician pursuing my Master of Social Work at the University of Kentucky.

My passion for behavioral health is both personal and professional. Growing up, I experienced difficult situations and know what it feels like to need support without always having the right tools or someone who truly understands. Those experiences helped shape my desire to become the kind of support I once needed.

I am especially interested in learning more about trauma, anxiety, stress, motivation, grief, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and the connection between emotional and physical well-being. My previous experience working in mental health has also taught me the importance of meeting people where they are and looking beyond what may be happening on the surface.

I strive to create a warm, motivating, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard and comfortable being themselves. I believe our experiences can shape us, but they do not have to determine where we go next. My goal is to help clients recognize their strengths, better understand themselves, develop healthier coping skills, and feel encouraged as they work toward meaningful change.

Outside of my clinical training, I enjoy spending time with my family, learning about holistic wellness, being creative, and entrepreneurship. I also genuinely enjoy motivating and encouraging others. I often find myself being the person people come to when they need support, a different perspective, or simply someone to remind them of what they are capable of. Helping people recognize their strengths and believe that change is possible is something that comes naturally to me.