- Focus on thoughts
- Skills to practice
- Collaborative goals
About Frances
Dr. Frances Morrison helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or changes in their lives. She also supports those facing trauma and abuse, struggles with attention and impulse control, addictive behaviors, and questions around gender and identity. Dr. Morrison practices in Illinois and communicates in English.
Her work is straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way. Sessions focus on skills you can try between meetings, clearer communication, and small changes that add up over time.
She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work to notice thinking patterns, acceptance strategies to tolerate difficult feelings, and attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape responses. Dialectical behavior techniques are used to manage intense emotions and improve coping. The goal is to find tools that fit each person's life and values.
Dr. Morrison holds the Illinois psychologist credential IL Psychologist 071.010035 and has five years of practice experience. That background informs a calm, measured style where goals are set together and progress is tracked in simple steps.
People who need help with parenting strain, body image, adoption or foster care concerns, or complicated grief will find that sessions aim to make daily life more manageable. If you want a therapist who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits, she can help clarify what to try next.
Her work is straightforward and practical. She listens first, then helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way. Sessions focus on skills you can try between meetings, clearer communication, and small changes that add up over time.
She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral work to notice thinking patterns, acceptance strategies to tolerate difficult feelings, and attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape responses. Dialectical behavior techniques are used to manage intense emotions and improve coping. The goal is to find tools that fit each person's life and values.
Dr. Morrison holds the Illinois psychologist credential IL Psychologist 071.010035 and has five years of practice experience. That background informs a calm, measured style where goals are set together and progress is tracked in simple steps.
People who need help with parenting strain, body image, adoption or foster care concerns, or complicated grief will find that sessions aim to make daily life more manageable. If you want a therapist who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits, she can help clarify what to try next.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people focus on what matters most and learn simple actions that match those values while tolerating uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and everyday habits, teaching practical exercises to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how past and current relationships shape emotional responses and communication patterns, which can help with relationship strain and parenting concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist and client work together to choose methods that fit needs, goals, and what feels manageable. That collaboration means plans can shift if an approach isn't helping as expected.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday routines so that changes can carry over into daily life. If you have questions about specific session types, check the booking details when you start the matching process.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Morrison address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She helps people notice thoughts and daily habits, teaches skills to manage emotions, and sets clear goals together.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and uses evidence-based methods to help clients manage intense emotions and life stressors.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She practices in Illinois and holds the credential IL Psychologist 071.010035.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.