Frances Patton helped me get my life back. She is the best listener, and really helps me to get a new perspective on whatever I happen to be struggling with. She is amazing and I can never thank her enough.
Frances Patton, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Frances is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Frances. View 21 reviews
- Great news, Frances is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina
Recent reviews
Frances provides a lot of wisdom and is an amazing listener. She is direct but also very gentle and kind. I am 61 years old and was looking for someone with a lot of life experience who could understand my issues quickly and provide practical advice and tools for healing. Frances has done that and so much more. I look forward to our sessions every week.
More about Frances
- 12 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
If you're reaching out to a therapist, you're needing something better in your life. You're not willing to go on the way things are, and you have the hope and determination that things can and must change. You need someone who can help you achieve that change. You don't need someone who will just tell you what you want to hear, or who will listen but not know what to do. You need someone who has the ability to get you to that better place in your life.
I have the training, compassion, and experience to help you get there. For couples, I'm trained in Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. These are two of the best-researched, most effective couples therapy methods out there, and I have seen beautiful results in my clients. I also see many individuals, as well as families.
I've also been there. I know what depression feels like, and I've struggled with a difficult marriage and divorce. I've been to therapy myself, learned a lot, done the work, and have gotten to my own better place. My passion and my reason for becoming a therapist is to help others benefit from what I've learned. My training has given me the skills to do that. I won't judge you, and you won't hear, "Well, just get over it!" from me.
If you want Christian counseling, let me know. If you prefer non-religious therapy, I am comfortable with that as well. Either way, you will have my full attention and my best effort.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Post-traumatic stress
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
Licenses
Frances Patton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497144802.
- LMFT · North Carolina · 2150 · Expires July 2025
- LMFT · South Carolina · 4586 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Frances Patton
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Frances Patton helped me get my life back. She is the best listener, and really helps me to get a new perspective on whatever I happen to be struggling with. She is amazing and I can never thank her enough.
Frances provides a lot of wisdom and is an amazing listener. She is direct but also very gentle and kind. I am 61 years old and was looking for someone with a lot of life experience who could understand my issues quickly and provide practical advice and tools for healing. Frances has done that and so much more. I look forward to our sessions every week.
Frances Patton has been very helpful and encouraging. I feel understood and supported while she gently leads, guides, and asks important questions. I am very thankful for Better Help, Frances Patton, and her gifts!
Great listener
Frances is kind and a great listener! I would recommend her.
Frances Payton has been the best therapist I have been to; this is not an exaggeration. She has a way of hearing what I share and asking just the right questions to get me thinking and move me towards a path of healing and growth. I have seen her only three times and have had multiple breakthroughs. Her great experience, education, and training have been evident during our sessions. I look forward to continue meeting with Frances, and continuing my journey towards thriving.
Frances guides me through my past trauma to help me heal. She listens and guides me through discovering what I need to move forward as well as teaching me the tools to cope in the future.
Frances immediately made me feel comfortable opening up and discussing issues I have never talked about with any one outside of my family and friends. I think she is really wonderful at her job. No topic is off limits - she is kind and sensitive no matter what.
Frances is wonderful! Gives me the space I need to form my own thoughts and opinion!
Great therapist! Truly cares about helping.
Frances is wonderful to talk to. She keeps me on topic and really listens. My favorite thing about Frances is the incredibly wise feedback she gives. She helped me reconnect with my husband and saved my marriage!
Frances is a good listener and doesn't waste my time. She has helped me work through multiple feelings and transitions.
Frances is a fantastic therapist, who is understanding, affirming, and deeply knowledgeable about the subject matter, especially when it comes to relationships. It's rare to have someone as well versed/trained in the Gottman Institute, attachment styles, and other important relationship information, but Frances brings that expertise to Betterhelp and utilizes it to great effect. Highly recommend.
I love working with Frances!!
Frances is very warm, kind and very resourceful. She is always there to listen, offer her opinions and advice and is always there when I need her! I LOVE that she can be reached at anytime and gets back to me so quickly! She is amazing!
Very kind hearted and great listener.
She is such a wonderful,caring, understanding and strategic therapist. When I speak with her I feel as if I am truly getting understanding and solutions! She is the best!
Frances Patton has been very helpful and she is patient and kind. She is a great listener and I would recommend her to anyone!
Ms Patton is a kind, compassionate therapist. She is a great listener and is very skilled in connecting the dots. I would highly recommend her.
She is very pleasant to talk to. Understanding of my concerns a d addresses them without judgment.
Better help is a great therapy for me they really understand me especially my therapist she really understands and helps me with what I’m going through she is very caring
Frequently asked questions
Does Frances Patton offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Frances Patton works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Frances Patton speak?
Frances Patton speaks English.
How many years of experience does Frances Patton have?
Frances Patton has 12 years of experience.
Where is Frances Patton licensed to practice?
Frances Patton is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Does Frances Patton accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Frances Patton does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Frances Patton offer?
Frances Patton offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, and Motivational Interviewing.
How can I communicate with Frances Patton?
Frances Patton can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Frances Patton?
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