Therapist profile
Dr. Frances Morrison, IL Psychologist 071.010035
Illinois
Illinois psychologist for codependency and relationships
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- Credentials
- IL Psychologist 071.010035
- License
- Psychologist, Illinois / 071.010035
- NPI
- 1770767295
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
- Attachment work
About Frances
Dr. Frances Morrison is an Illinois psychologist (IL Psychologist 071.010035) with five years of clinical experience. She sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency and related patterns such as abandonment and attachment issues.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach skills for managing strong emotions and reducing overwhelming thoughts. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction.
Dr. Morrison also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. In sessions she talks through relationship habits, communication problems, control issues, and how people-getting-first shows up in daily life. Work often includes learning clearer boundaries and better emotion regulation skills.
She adapts techniques to the person in front of her rather than following a fixed script. Sessions aim to be practical and usable between meetings. The focus is on noticing unhelpful patterns, practicing manageable changes, and tracking what actually helps in everyday life.
Dr. Morrison works in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm what session formats are currently offered through the scheduling flow.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and taking small actions that match personal values; it can help when people feel pulled into others' needs or stuck in avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns affect current interactions and helps people recognize and shift patterns of seeking approval or losing themselves in relationships.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has helped before, and preferences, and then try methods that fit. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
This therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. Many people find online sessions let them practice skills in real life between meetings and make it simpler to continue care when routines change. Licensed professionals and therapists use these practical benefits to help clients keep therapy consistent while working toward clear, manageable changes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, codependency, ADHD, addictions, grief, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based therapy drawing on CBT and DBT, along with ACT and attachment-informed approaches to change patterns and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Illinois psychologist with the credential IL Psychologist 071.010035 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking through the scheduling flow.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.