Frances Griffis, VT Psychologist 048.0069422, FL Psychologist PY5664

Frances Griffis is a psychologist who has practiced at the doctoral level for 25 years. She is licensed as a Vermont Psychologist (VT Psychologist 048.0069422) and a Florida Psychologist (FL Psychologist PY5664). Frances focuses much of her work on aging and geriatric issues and related life transitions.

Her style is straightforward and reflective. She helps people look at what they have been doing and whether it is working for them. Sessions are offered in a warm, empathic setting where clients can speak without judgment.

Frances works with mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss, and adapting to life changes. She also addresses end-of-life concerns and hospice matters, along with issues like isolation, compassion fatigue, and seasonal mood shifts. She can talk through parenting stress, relationship strain, and career worries when those topics come up.

She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try small changes. Frances also names options, helps weigh pros and cons, and supports practical steps clients want to try. She describes treatment as a collaborative process of reflection and action.

Frances has a postdoctoral Masters in Psychopharmacology and can discuss medications and how they fit into care. She cannot prescribe medications, but she can help explain prescriptions, talk with a prescribing physician if requested, and review dosing and medication questions.

How Frances Uses Talk Therapy Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people feel understood and clarifies what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.

Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try an approach and adjust it if needed, keeping the work practical and focused on daily life.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join from a quieter setting and skip commuting on a workday. Licensed professionals and therapists generally aim to make online sessions feel like an honest, usable space to talk and try new strategies.