Frances Griffis

Frances Griffis is a psychologist with 25 years of doctoral-level practice and licenses in Vermont and Florida. She leads with a straightforward belief: people try to do their best, and therapy can help clarify what is or isn't working. Frances offers a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about hard things. She also discusses medication and how it fits into care when clients want that input.

Her work often focuses on mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, and adjusting to major life changes. She also helps people facing end-of-life concerns and those coping with caregiving or hospice issues. Anger, stress, relationship strain, and self-esteem are among the everyday problems she addresses.

Frances draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect back what matters most to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Solution-focused and existential elements are added as needed to help set goals and look for meaning in difficult moments.

She has additional experience with aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, abandonment concerns, loneliness, seasonal affective disorder, and women’s issues. Frances holds a postdoctoral Master’s in Psychopharmacology and can discuss medications, explain why they were prescribed, and coordinate with a prescriber if helpful.

Her style is practical and collaborative. She helps people weigh options, try small changes, and track what improves. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How Frances Uses Therapy Methods Online

Frances commonly uses client-centered work to first understand what matters most to a person. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people name their priorities so they can decide what to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is also a regular part of her work; CBT looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and mood and offers practical exercises to try at home.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Frances will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. She encourages small experiments and checks in to see what is helping, adjusting the plan as needed.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Frances can also discuss medication as part of treatment planning and coordinate with prescribers when appropriate.