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Frances Griffis

Experienced psychologist blending reflection and practical strategies

VT Psychologist 048.0069422, FL Psychologist PY5664 Vermont

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Frances

Frances Griffis is a licensed psychologist with 25 years of practice at the doctoral level who brings a thoughtful, reflective approach to clinical care.

Background and approach

She emphasizes helping people evaluate what they have been doing and whether those strategies are serving their goals, offering an empathic space to explore mood disorders, grief and loss, anxiety, end-of-life concerns, and adaptation to life changes. Frances draws on client-centered principles alongside cognitive behavioral ideas to support practical change while honoring each person's experience.

Her background includes prior work at the master's level and licenses in Vermont and Florida (VT Psychologist 048.0069422; FL Psychologist PY5664). She also completed postdoctoral study in psychopharmacology and is willing to discuss medication questions, explain prescribing rationales, and consult with a prescribing physician when helpful.

Frances aims to collaborate with clients to clarify options and make choices that fit their values and circumstances.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

Frances commonly integrates cognitive behavioral methods and client-centered techniques when working with online clients. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and then testing new ways of responding to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; this can be useful for anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, empathic stance and active listening to help people feel heard and clarify their own goals and values, which supports exploration around grief, isolation, end-of-life matters, and personal meaning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Frances works together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adapts methods so treatment feels relevant and manageable. She welcomes questions about different strategies and will discuss what might work best early in the therapeutic relationship.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across distance or busy routines and allow clients to access therapeutic support in ways that fit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Frances address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, relationship and family matters, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style does she use in sessions?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused thinking to help clients reflect, test new behaviors, and make practical adjustments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked at the doctoral level for 25 years and practiced earlier for nine years at the Master of Counseling Psychology level.
Where is Frances licensed to practice?
She holds psychologist licenses in Vermont and Florida, listed as VT Psychologist 048.0069422 and FL Psychologist PY5664, and is based in Vermont.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Frances offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesEmptinessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Vermont, Florida

Languages

English