Frances Griffis, VT Psychologist 048.0069422, FL Psychologist PY5664

Frances Griffis is a psychologist licensed in Vermont and Florida with 25 years of doctoral-level practice. She describes her role as reflecting back what clients are doing and helping them decide if those actions are serving them. Frances creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about mood, grief, anxiety, and life transitions.

She has worked in mental health for decades and spent nine years practicing at the master’s level before earning her doctorate. Frances also completed a postdoctoral Master’s in Psychopharmacology and can discuss medication questions with clients. She does not prescribe medication and does not push medication on anyone.

Frances uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches in her work. That means she listens closely, helps clients identify thoughts and behaviors that shape feelings, and supports small, practical changes that can make daily life easier. She focuses on helping people adapt to changes such as aging, loss, and shifting roles.

People come to her with a range of concerns including stress, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, career questions, midlife crisis, and mood disorders. She also attends to issues like compassion fatigue, isolation, and end-of-life topics.

When medication is part of the conversation, Frances explains why a doctor recommended it and how to take it. She can help clients prepare for conversations with their prescriber and consult with prescribers when that is helpful.

Approaches for change and practical support online

Frances commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and creating a respectful space where clients can talk through tough topics and make their own decisions. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tests small changes to reduce anxiety, low mood, or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Frances works with clients to choose what fits their goals and preferences. That means trying a method, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together over time.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people meet with a licensed professional from a distance when that suits their schedule. Frances will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit practical needs and daily life.