Dr. Frances Morrison, IL Psychologist

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Narrative-minded psychologist focused on life changes

Details

Name	Dr. Frances Morrison
Credentials	IL Psychologist
Based in	Illinois
Licensed in	Illinois
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	5

About Frances

Dr. Frances Morrison helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, depression, ADHD, and issues around identity and addiction. She also supports concerns like grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with major life changes.

Frances is a licensed psychologist in Illinois (IL Psychologist 071.010035) with five years of clinical experience. Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on understanding the stories people tell about their lives and finding small, usable steps to shift those stories.

Background and approach

She draws on Narrative therapy alongside cognitive and behavioral tools to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. Frances blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered principles to help people clarify values and make choices that match what matters to them.

Attachment-based ideas are used when relationship history affects current struggles, helping clients see how early bonds shape present emotion and behavior. She works with a wide range of concerns, including adoption and foster care issues, abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family stress, body image, caregiver burden, codependency, communication and commitment difficulties, dissociation, and disruptive mood symptoms.

Her style aims to be steady, respectful, and adaptable to each person’s needs. Dr. Morrison explains the options, checks in about what’s helpful, and adjusts plans as therapy progresses.

People who like a reflective, story-focused way of working often find this approach useful.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Frances works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Frances among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Frances directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Frances directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How her narrative and ACT work online

Dr. Morrison uses Narrative therapy to help people name the stories that shape their reactions and relationships, then gently test alternative stories that fit their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify personal values and teach simple practices that reduce getting stuck in hard thoughts and feelings. Attachment-based ideas help when early relationship patterns still influence current behavior and emotions.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. She will work with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as things change. Clients and therapist decide together what feels most useful in ongoing sessions.

If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins on high-stress days. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction while others choose audio for lower bandwidth or shorter updates. Talk with the therapist during intake to find a practical arrangement that fits your schedule and life.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Frances Morrison address?

She supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, family and parenting stress, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and reflective, focusing on the stories clients tell about their lives and on practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.

What is her background and experience?

She holds a license as an Illinois psychologist and has five years of experience providing mental health care across a range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

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

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

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 do I do to begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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