Frances Patton, LMFT

Relationship-focused LMFT for couples and families

Couples therapy expert
Individual and family care
Christian or nonreligious options

About Frances Patton

Frances Patton approaches therapy with the belief that reaching out reflects a readiness for meaningful change. She meets people who are determined to move beyond the status quo and guides them toward practical, lasting improvements rather than offering empty reassurance or passive listening. Frances combines professional training, compassion, and purposeful interventions to help clients move toward a better place in their lives.

As an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she brings specialized knowledge about relationships and family systems to her work. She is trained in Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy - two well-researched approaches for couples - and she also works with individuals and families on a wide range of concerns. Her clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, and coping with life transitions.

Frances speaks from both professional training and personal experience. She has faced depression and navigated a difficult marriage and divorce, and she has benefited from therapy herself. That background informs her empathy and commitment to practical, nonjudgmental support. She is comfortable offering Christian counseling when requested and equally able to provide non-religious therapy, always giving full attention and effort to each person she works with.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Frances Patton have?

Frances Patton has 13 years of experience.

Is Frances Patton a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license details are SC LMFT 4586 and NC LMFT 2150.

In which languages does Frances Patton provide therapy?

Frances Patton provides therapy in English.

Where is Frances Patton located?

Frances Patton is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Frances Patton as my therapist?

You can work with Frances Patton through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Frances Patton work with international clients?

Frances Patton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Frances Patton cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Couples and Individuals

Frances draws on several proven approaches to tailor online therapy to each person or couple. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses and attachment patterns to strengthen bonds and improve closeness in relationships, making it useful for couples coping with distance, disconnection, or attachment wounds. The Gottman Method emphasizes communication skills, conflict management, and rebuilding trust and intimacy using practical exercises and structured interventions, which can help couples working through issues like infidelity or chronic fighting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits by teaching concrete coping strategies and perspective shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Frances works collaboratively with each client to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and the work evolves. Licensed professionals and therapists can integrate these approaches to form a personalized plan rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or another convenient location.

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