Frances Griffis, VT Psychologist 048.0069422, FL Psychologist PY5664

About Frances

Frances Griffis is a psychologist licensed in Vermont and Florida who brings 25 years of doctoral-level practice to her work. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. Her style is straightforward and attentive, focused on helping people understand what they are doing and whether it is working for them.

She listens carefully and reflects observations back so clients can consider new options.

Background and approach

Sessions blend client-centered listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy. That combination helps people name difficult feelings and try small, manageable changes between appointments. Frances can discuss medication and has a postdoctoral master’s in psychopharmacology, though she does not prescribe.

If someone is already taking medicine, she helps clarify why it was prescribed, how to take it, and how to talk with the prescriber. She can also consult with a prescribing clinician when useful. Over the years she has helped people cope with grief, mood disorders, end-of-life concerns, and the stresses that come with life transitions.

Her approach is to reflect, clarify, and offer concrete tools so clients can decide what fits their lives. She practices from Vermont and works with clients using a mix of conversation and practical exercises. The goal is to leave each session with one clear step a person can try between meetings.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Frances often uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what a person says, and helping them explore their own goals and values. It suits people who want a compassionate space to sort feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and routines and teaches concrete skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Frances will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels comfortable, and then try methods together. She adjusts strategies over time based on what works and what does not.

Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. This range makes it easier to fit therapy around busy schedules and to check in between appointments. Many people appreciate being able to meet from home while still using clear tools and steps to address stress, mood, grief, and other concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Frances address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, mood disorders, parenting and family issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and related topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused ideas to help people try manageable changes.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She has 25 years of doctoral-level practice and previously worked nine years with a Master of Counseling Psychology.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds licensure as VT Psychologist 048.0069422 and FL Psychologist PY5664 and practices from Vermont.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Vermont, Florida
Languages: English

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