About Frances
Frances Patton uses relationship-focused and evidence-based methods to help people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 13 years of experience and brings a direct, compassionate approach to therapy. Frances writes plainly and meets people where they are, helping them set clear goals and try practical steps toward change.
Frances draws on Attachment-Based therapy and Emotionally-Focused ideas to look at how early bonds and current patterns affect connection and trust.
How Frances works
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors. The Gottman Method and Motivational Interviewing guide work on communication, decision-making, and motivation. Typical areas Frances addresses include family problems, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep or eating concerns, anger, and coping with life changes.
She also helps with issues such as abandonment, codependency, commitment worries, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Sessions focus on real-life skills, clearer communication, and gradually changing patterns that cause pain. Frances speaks English and is based in South Carolina.
She is open to offering faith-informed sessions when requested and also provides non-religious therapy. Her own lived experience with depression and relationship challenges informs a practical, nonjudgmental style. People who choose Frances can expect collaborative goal-setting, step-by-step strategies, and attention to both emotions and behavior.
The work is aimed at gradual, sustainable changes rather than quick fixes.
Frances lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Frances works with
The areas below are the ones Frances selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | South Carolina |
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Online support options
Approaches for connection and practical change online
Frances uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape current relationships and trust, helping people understand why they react the way they do and how to build more stable connections. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs work on deep emotional patterns and communication, especially when people want to strengthen closeness and reduce cycles of blame.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Frances collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She regularly adjusts techniques based on what is working and what the client wants to focus on next.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets therapists and clients observe body language and work through exercises together, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, tracking progress between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.
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