Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin, LMFT
Parenting-focused therapist for relationship strain
Book with Amanda- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida, Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Amanda
Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on parenting concerns and related family dynamics. She draws on 17 years of experience to help parents manage stress, relationship strain, and transitions at home.
Her approach is practical and collaborative, aimed at small, doable changes that fit busy family life. She frames therapy as a partnership. Clients bring deep knowledge of their situation and she offers tools and perspectives to try at home.
Background and approach
Sessions often center on communication, parenting strategies, and handling emotion when tensions run high. Dr. Veldorale-Griffin uses several proven methods to guide sessions, including emotionally focused work to strengthen attachment, client-centered ways of listening and reflecting, and solution-focused strategies that target quick, concrete steps.
She also draws on systemic ideas to look at patterns across relationships and roles. Her background includes a PhD in Family Relations and a master of science in Marriage and Family Therapy. She holds LMFT credentials in Oregon and Florida and has worked with people facing grief, trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and identity-related stress.
Therapy is offered in English and delivered online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Dr. Veldorale-Griffin helps parents and caregivers build clearer communication habits, reduce conflict, and find more confidence in their parenting choices.
What Amanda works with
Everything Amanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Amanda helps people with.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Sexuality
Approaches Amanda lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting support
Dr. Veldorale-Griffin commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) when working with parenting and relationship concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and creating a nonjudgmental space so parents can sort out what matters most to them and decide on next steps. EFT helps caregivers recognize emotional patterns between people and supports changing those patterns to strengthen connections and reduce reactivity.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical, short-term steps that can make daily family life easier. That approach narrows attention to what will change soon, such as clearer routines, specific phrases for de-escalation, or one new boundary to try this week. Choosing an approach is collaborative; she will discuss options and tailor methods to the parent's goals, preferences, and the family's rhythm.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy households. Video calls let the therapist observe interactions and coach in real time, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or video isn't practical, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for quick check-ins or brief problem-solving between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, and caregiving schedules while focusing on usable strategies for parenting.
Questions people ask about Amanda
What issues does she address related to parenting?
She helps with parenting stress, communication problems, caregiver strain, and family conflicts. She also supports parents dealing with grief, trauma, mood disorders, and identity-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, reflects back what matters, and helps set small steps families can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 17 years of clinical experience and holds a PhD in Family Relations plus an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has worked with a range of parenting and relationship concerns.
Which credentials and state licensure are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with LMFT credentials in Florida and Oregon.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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