Dr. Frances Morrison, IL Psychologist 071.010035

Evidence-based approaches
Focus on relationships
Skills for everyday life

About Frances

Dr. Frances Morrison is a licensed psychologist in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, and codependency. She also supports those dealing with grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and big life changes. She explains things plainly and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

Dr. Morrison uses a mix of evidence-based approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another tool she brings in to help people clarify values and take actions that matter. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas guide how she builds trust and listens.

Her practice emphasizes flexible, empathic work tailored to each person’s needs. Sessions tend to focus on concrete strategies such as emotion regulation skills, communication practice, and behavior experiments. She also helps people untangle patterns that feed codependent dynamics and dependent personality traits.

Frances holds the credential IL Psychologist 071.010035, which identifies her as a psychologist licensed in Illinois. She has five years of experience in clinical work.

People meet her in English. If a client wants to begin, the usual first step is to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a session.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. This can support coping with anxiety, low mood, and codependent patterns by shifting focus toward meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical experiments to test new ways of responding to stress and relationship issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high. Finding the right approach is something the therapist will do together with each client. She will listen to goals and preferences, try methods that fit the problem, and adjust as needed so the work feels useful and doable. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the original biography. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can shorten commute time, allow scheduling around work or caregiving, and let someone continue consistent care during transitions. Online work also makes regular skill practice and check-ins easier to maintain between in-person visits. Ask about specific session formats when you start the match process to learn what is available.

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 JealousyLife 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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Morrison commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, addictions, and codependency among other issues listed in her specialties.

What is her general style in sessions?

Her approach is flexible and empathic, focusing on clear, practical steps and skill-building that people can use between sessions.

What experience does she bring?

She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and uses several evidence-based methods in her work.

What are her credentials and location?

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

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are payments and cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.