Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin , LMFT

Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings a background of advanced training in family studies and clinical practice to her work with individuals and families. She earned a PhD in Family Relations from The Florida State University, a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Kentucky, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of South Florida. The PhD denotes a doctoral level degree focused on family systems and relationships, the MS is a clinical master's degree in marriage and family therapy, and the BA represents undergraduate study in psychology.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, combining professional expertise with the client’s firsthand knowledge of their life and relationships. Her work emphasizes drawing on existing strengths to develop practical, tailored strategies that help families and partners function more effectively. Dr. Veldorale-Griffin identifies as LGBT-affirmative and has a particular interest in supporting parents, children, adolescents, survivors of trauma, and LGBT clients. She is also a certified Relationship Enhancement instructor, which informs her focus on improving communication and connection within couples and families.

Known for creating a supportive, strength-focused atmosphere, she aims to make the start of therapy less daunting and to work alongside clients to find workable solutions for relationship, family, and individual challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin commonly uses client-centered therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and solution-focused therapy in her practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps clients explore their feelings and identify personal goals, which can support growth in self-esteem and decision-making. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) focuses on patterns of emotional experience and interaction, particularly in relationships, and helps partners and family members build stronger emotional bonds. Solution-focused therapy is goal-directed and practical, concentrating on current strengths and small, achievable steps to address specific problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Veldorale-Griffin works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while still allowing therapists and clients to build a productive working relationship.