Lois Griffith

With a tenacious desire to see things clearly as they really are, Lois Griffith, L.M.F.T., brings a unique perspective to her practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Specializing in couple's therapy, Lois believes that every person is valuable and that relationships are life's great delight, albeit often instruments of deep wounding and confusion. Her approach centers on helping individuals and couples find vital pieces of truth that may be missing, allowing for understanding, growth, and increasing freedom.

Lois's expertise is grounded in extensive training in Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy (EFT). Her credentials include completing an EFT Externship, two Review Externships, EFT Core Skills Training, a full review of Core Skills training, and Emotionally Focused Family Therapy Training. This specialized knowledge equips her to guide couples through the complex landscape of their relationships, breaking negative cycles and building more solid partnerships.

Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences in 2010, Lois has been a cornerstone of Heart Strength Marriage and Family Counseling, Inc., since its inception. Her diverse professional background includes working with adolescents and families in special education, counseling at Lemoore Naval Air Station, facilitating Domestic Violence Offender Anger Elimination Groups, and teaching life management courses at Fresno City College. This rich tapestry of experience informs her holistic approach to therapy.

Lois holds a Master of Science in Counseling Degree with a Marriage and Family Therapist Option from California State University, Fresno, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fresno Pacific University. Her educational foundation is further enhanced by a Certificate in "Outcome Based Thinking," reflecting her commitment to practical, results-oriented therapy.

At Heart Strength Marriage and Family Counseling, Lois creates a space where clients can explore the complexities of their relationships and personal growth. Her approach is rooted in the belief that by operating more in reality and truth, individuals can find understanding, growth, and increasing freedom. Whether working with couples, individuals, or families, Lois is dedicated to helping her clients navigate life's challenges and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.