Frances Griffis

Frances Griffis is a psychologist whose general practice has a special focus on the geriatric population. She approaches therapy from the belief that people are continually striving to be the best they can be, and she works collaboratively with individuals to reflect on their choices and assess what is - and is not - working in their lives.

She sees people managing mood disorders, grief and loss, anxiety, end-of-life concerns, and adaptation to life changes, and she also addresses stress, parenting challenges, relationship and family conflicts, anger management, self-esteem issues, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Her work uses a client-centered orientation combined with cognitive behavioral methods to create a warm, empathic setting where clients can express themselves without judgment.

Griffis has practiced at the doctoral level for 25 years, following nine years of earlier practice at the master’s level in counseling psychology. She is licensed to practice psychology in Florida, holding license number PY5664, and in Vermont, holding license number 048.0069422.

She holds a postdoctoral master’s in psychopharmacology and can discuss medication options with clients. She does not prescribe medications and does not encourage clients to take medication if they prefer not to. For clients already prescribed medication, she can help explain why a physician selected it, advise on how to take it effectively, support conversations with the prescribing clinician, and consult with that clinician to help ensure the medication and dosage are well matched to the client’s needs.