Dr. Frances Morrison, IL Psychologist 071.010035

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Attachment issues

About Frances

Dr. Frances Morrison is an Illinois psychologist (IL Psychologist 071.010035) with five years of clinical experience. She sees people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, and a range of other challenges. Sessions are offered in English and she works with topics such as parenting, sleep and eating problems, anger, and self-esteem.

She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as one of her main approaches. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods when those fit a person's goals. In sessions she helps people name confusing emotions and notice the patterns that keep problems repeating.

Her background is clinical psychology and she emphasizes clear, practical steps alongside tracking feelings and relationship patterns. That can mean practicing new ways of talking, trying behavioral experiments between sessions, or learning skills to manage intense emotions. The work aims to make emotional responses easier to understand rather than simply pushed aside.

Dr. Morrison also focuses on attachment-related issues, abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care questions, and blended family matters. She supports people with body image, codependency, communication or commitment problems, and those coping with serious life changes such as cancer or disaster recovery.

People looking for a first step are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The process begins with gathering what matters to the person and agreeing on what to work on together.

How her approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people and partners notice and name the emotions that shape interactions. It focuses on identifying patterns and creating new ways of interacting that reduce reactive cycles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking value-driven action, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early connection patterns and how they affect current relationships, helping people understand why certain responses repeat.

Finding the right approach is part of the clinical process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether EFT, ACT, Attachment work, or a mix will best match their goals and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as work progresses and new needs emerge.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. They also allow work on emotional responses and communication skills in real time, and therapists can assign between-session exercises to practice new behaviors in everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse DepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control 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 / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues such as body image and codependency.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, Attachment-Based and client-centered approaches to help people name emotions and change repeating patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of experience as a clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an Illinois psychologist listed as IL Psychologist 071.010035 and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she take international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

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?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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