Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin

Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 17 years of experience. She aims to make beginning therapy less scary and more practical. She listens first, then works alongside people to set simple goals that fit their life. Her work includes support for anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

Her approach is collaborative and strength-based. She combines what a person already knows about their situation with therapy methods that match their needs. Sessions focus on clear steps and usable strategies rather than jargon. Clients can expect to talk about patterns in relationships, communication, and emotions, and to practice different ways of responding.

Dr. Veldorale-Griffin trained in family relations and marriage and family therapy and brings that background into sessions. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the person. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address connection and attachment worries. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and track progress.

She works with issues related to LGBT identity, gender dysphoria, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, caregiving stress, and problems that come from family of origin. She also helps people facing prejudice and discrimination. Her tone is practical and hopeful, aiming to help people find clearer ways to communicate and manage strong emotions.

Dr. Veldorale-Griffin holds a PhD in Family Relations and an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is licensed as an LMFT in Florida and Oregon and conducts practice from Oregon.

How these approaches guide online work

Dr. Veldorale-Griffin commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following what matters most to the person, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting back what they hear. This approach helps when someone needs space to name feelings and decide next steps. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at attachment and emotional bonds, helping people understand patterns in close relationships and shift how they respond to strong feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist and client talk about goals, try a few ways of working, and adjust as needed. That collaborative process makes it easier to match techniques to concerns like anger, communication problems, or stress from caregiving.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, or avoid travel time. It can also let a person focus on emotional work from quieter surroundings or choose a session length that fits their day. Licensed professionals aim to shape sessions around the client’s schedule and goals rather than one fixed method.