Frances Marley, LPC

Frances Marley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 9 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and depression, offering steady guidance for those ready to make meaningful change.

Frances creates an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. She approaches each person with respect and collaboration, working to understand their priorities and to tailor practical tools that fit their life. Seeking a more fulfilling and happier life can take real courage, and Frances aims to support and empower clients through each step of that journey.

Her work centers on building resilience and finding clear pathways forward, whether a person is seeking short-term coping strategies or longer-term healing. As an LPC - a licensed mental health professional trained in counseling - Frances combines empathy with evidence-informed techniques to help clients move toward greater wellbeing at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take steps that align with their personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that interfere with meaningful goals.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns formed with caregivers and how those patterns show up in adult connections. It can help people working through abandonment, attachment issues, or relational trauma by exploring needs and building more secure ways of relating.

Additionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills to reframe thoughts and try new actions. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Frances works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies as therapy progresses. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to suit individual situations.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule regular work around daily life. This format supports continuity of care for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those who prefer remote sessions, while preserving the collaborative nature of therapy.