- Strengths-based approach
- LGBT affirmative
- Practical solutions
About Amanda
Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people sort through relationship, identity, and family-related stress. She approaches sessions as a collaboration, listening first to what matters to each person and then building practical steps forward. Her style aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for people who are feeling worried or overwhelmed.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person's goals and perspective in the room. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is a part of her work when the focus is on emotional connection and patterns between people. Solution-Focused techniques are also used to set short-term goals and find what helps in day-to-day life.
Her background includes a PhD in Family Relations, a master of science in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a BA in Psychology. She brings 17 years of clinical experience to sessions and holds LMFT credentials in Florida and Oregon. Those credentials are used to guide her therapeutic work rather than to promise a single method or outcome.
People contact her for help with LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, and career stress. She also pays attention to attachment patterns, family of origin problems, communication troubles, polyamory and non-monogamous relationship dynamics, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination.
Her approach stays practical and strengths-based. She collaborates with each person to find realistic changes that fit their daily life and values.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist asks about what matters most and adapts sessions to the client's pace and goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at emotional patterns between people and helps identify and shift how people respond to one another, which can be useful for intimacy and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what should change.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work or family time and the ability to keep consistent sessions without long commutes. If you plan to pursue online sessions, confirm which formats are offered before booking so you know whether video or phone is available. The focus is on fitting therapy into everyday life and working on concrete steps that translate into real change.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, bipolar disorder, and sexuality questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, with attention to emotions and practical steps. She blends Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused ideas to match the person's goals.
What is her clinical background?
She holds a PhD in Family Relations, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a BA in Psychology, with 17 years of clinical experience.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with licensure in Florida and Oregon and provides services based out of Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats handled?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.
What does therapy cost and how does billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.