Frances Griffis, VT Psychologist, FL Psychologist

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Frances uses client-centered work to start most conversations. That means she focuses on listening carefully and reflecting back what she hears so people can clarify their own goals. This approach is useful when someone needs a safe space to sort out feelings about parenting, loss, or big life changes.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood. In practice this means identifying a troubling thought, testing it with small experiments, and practicing different behaviors to see what helps. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit. Together they will track what helps and adjust the plan as needed rather than sticking to a single method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for more in-depth conversations and longer check-ins. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text sessions allow brief check-ins, pacing over days, or quick support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, and other commitments.