- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Parenting support
About Amanda
Dr. Amanda Veldorale-Griffin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 17 years of clinical experience. She practices in Oregon and works with concerns such as relationship strain, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. Her profile notes additional focus on attachment concerns, communication problems, and family of origin issues.
She prefers a collaborative approach in sessions. She listens to how clients describe their situation and combines that with therapy methods that fit each case. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on clearer communication around recurring patterns that cause pain or confusion.
Her work draws on client-centered ideas that put the person’s perspective first. She also uses emotion-focused techniques to look at how feelings shape interactions, and solution-focused tools to set short-term goals. Systemic thinking helps place current problems in the context of family patterns and roles.
Dr. Veldorale-Griffin has an academic background in family relations and training in marriage and family therapy. She describes herself as LGBT-affirming and notes experience supporting parents and caregivers navigating relationship and family stress. Her practice attends to how old family roles continue to affect adult life today.
In sessions people can expect direct conversation about patterns from their upbringing and practical next steps. The therapist aims to help clients notice recurring dynamics, try different ways of relating, and track what changes over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's perspective first and focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. It helps clarify values and choices and is useful for relationship and identity questions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in feelings and interactions, helping people see how emotions shape responses in close relationships. It is often used when people want to change how they relate to partners or family members.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made if something is not helping.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by eliminating travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and letting people choose whether to use video or another available format when that option exists. These practical conveniences often help people keep therapy consistent while they work on family patterns and relationship changes.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with relationship difficulties, parenting strain, anxiety, depression, grief, and a range of family-related concerns including family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She combines client-centered listening with emotionally-focused and solution-focused methods, plus systemic thinking about family patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMFT credential and is listed as practicing in Oregon with Florida and Oregon LMFT credentialing noted.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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