- Attachment-informed care
- Focus on sleep
- Christian friendly option
About Frances
Frances Patton is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or trouble sleeping. Her approach is direct and practical, aimed at moving people toward clearer thinking and better nights of rest.
She uses methods that link the ways people connect with others to how they feel and sleep. Frances blends Attachment-Based ideas with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns that get in the way. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method when relationship or intimacy concerns are central.
Her work includes support for grief, trauma, family-of-origin problems, and issues like codependency or commitment fears. She also helps people who struggle with eating concerns, anger, or a sense of emptiness and life purpose. Sleeping and rest problems are part of the list of concerns she addresses in sessions.
Frances says she has personal experience with depression and life changes, and she uses that perspective to relate to people who are hurting. She offers Christian-friendly counseling when requested, and she is equally comfortable working in a non-religious context.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, focused tools, and an emphasis on practical steps that fit daily life. Frances practices in South Carolina as an SC LMFT and NC LMFT and conducts sessions in English.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Frances commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationship patterns shape feelings and behavior. This approach helps people notice how past bonds affect current reactions and connection. It can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and patterns that interfere with sleep or rest.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on the link between thoughts, actions, and emotions. CBT provides concrete tools to shift unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep anxiety or insomnia going. That makes it a good fit for stress, anxiety, and sleep-related goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Frances will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether attachment work, CBT, or emotion-focused techniques are best for the issue at hand.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, and it can fit into a lunch break or evenings more readily. It also allows follow-up conversations about sleep, coping skills, and relationship practice without needing to come into an office for every appointment.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Frances help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep difficulties, grief, trauma and family problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and direct, combining attachment work with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotion-focused approaches to address thoughts, feelings, and patterns.
What level of experience does she bring?
She has 13 years of experience working with individuals and people facing relationship challenges and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in South Carolina with SC LMFT and NC LMFT noted.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.