Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin , LMFT

Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings an academic and practical foundation to family-centered care. She holds a PhD in Family Relations, a doctoral degree from The Florida State University, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Kentucky, and a BA in Psychology from The University of South Florida. She practices as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida and applies training and evidence-informed skills to support individuals and families.

She understands that beginning therapy can feel daunting and aims to make the process welcoming and constructive. She frames therapy as a collaborative endeavor in which the client s knowledge about their own life combines with her clinical experience to develop workable strategies. Her approach emphasizes drawing on strengths to help individuals and families improve functioning and navigate difficult moments.

Dr. Veldorale-Griffin is LGBT affirmative and maintains a particular commitment to family-focused work. She specializes in supporting parents, children, adolescents, and survivors of trauma, and she is a certified Relationship Enhancement instructor. Her practice centers on empathy, partnership, and practical solutions tailored to each family s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin integrates several practical therapeutic approaches to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathic environment where the therapist follows the client s lead to explore concerns and build self-understanding - it is helpful for clients seeking support with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, which can be especially useful for couples and families working on attachment and intimacy issues. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear, achievable goals and practical steps, making it well suited to clients who want targeted strategies for stress, communication, or parenting challenges.

Deciding which approach will be most helpful is a collaborative process. Dr. Veldorale-Griffin works with each person or family to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, and will adapt methods over time to find the best fit for their needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to meet people where they are, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.