The gospel doesn’t just tell us that the world around us is broken—its assurance of God’s love also gives us the strength and courage necessary to take an honest look at ourselves. When we do, we may discover wounds that run deeper than we expected or struggles that are larger than we know how to handle.

In these times, we have the comfort of knowing that God wants to bring healing even to the most broken areas of our lives. Grace DC’s counseling services are one resource available to help you work through struggles or difficulties. Our staff counselor, Dr. Jackie Griffith, provides compassionate, professional help from a biblical perspective.

General Information

Counseling Staff

Jackie Griffith, Ph.D.

Dr. Jackie Griffith is a graduate of the University of Maryland (B.A.) and the University of Pittsburgh (M.Ed., Ph.D.). She does pastoral counseling with men and women experiencing anxiety, depression, and a variety of issues. These include difficulties from childhood, struggles in relationships, and the need for spiritual guidance. She also counsels couples ranging from pre-engagement through marriage counseling. Dr. Griffith offers mindfulness techniques gleaned from her study of Interpersonal Neurobiology, which can be useful tools for encouraging thoughtfulness, calmness, and strengthening the ability to focus. She currently co-teaches "The Christian Life" at Reformed Theological Seminary and speaks at various retreats and conferences. Jackie was married to her late husband, Dr. Howard Griffith, for 40 years and they raised five children together. 

Cynthia Lamb, LPC - ON LEAVE

Cynthia is a graduate of Regent University (MA) and Florida State University (BA, music) and she has done extensive graduate work at Westminster Theological Seminary. Cynthia works with individuals and couples with an interest in life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, forming healthy relationships, vocation, the artistic world, and spiritual formation. She also cares deeply for those who have had difficult experiences within the church or Christian ministry. As each person is a uniquely made, image-bearer of God, Cynthia believes progress is best encouraged through therapy that is tailored to the person she is working with. She counsels from a Christian framework, utilizing a variety of approaches within that framework. These include Interpersonal Neurobiology, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, addressing the effects of shame, examining one’s story, attachment theory, mindfulness, and trauma-informed counseling. She has training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Levels I and II in Gottman Couples Therapy, is certified in Prepare/Enrich, and has experience leading GriefShare groups. Cynthia and her husband have raised four children together. She enjoys taking care of their two dogs, music, sports, hanging out with people, and finding joy, beauty, and humor in life.