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Frances Patton

SC LMFT 4586, NC LMFT 2150
Credentials
SC LMFT 4586, NC LMFT 2150
NPI Number
1497144802
Location
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frances Patton

Accepting new clients

13 years experience
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About Frances Patton

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.

Licenses

LMFT
2150
LMFT
4586

Professional experience

  • Anger management
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Attachment issues
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Post-traumatic stress

Clinical Approaches

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

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“We’ve only had one session so far, but it was great!”

“Frances has a warm and gentle style and she is very supportive. She has helped me have some “a ha” realizations in just the short time I’ve been seeing her and I really feel that she cares. I would definitely recommend her!”

“She is very compassionate and understanding. She is very patient, and truly wants to help.”

“Frances listen intently to what I have to say to her. Then she gives me great feedback!”

“Working with Frances has been great for our marriage. She has helped us to see things that we didn’t see before. And she supports both of us in this process.”

“I’ve already felt a weight lifted off my shoulders in the few sessions i have had with her ! Highly recommend”

“Frances is so supportive in listening to my feelings and she gives great feedback. I truly enjoy my sessions with Frances.”

“She is very understanding, very good listener, good at giving advice and all around very good at her job. If i recommend anyone to her, 100%. If i need a therapist again the future, she would be the one I would like.”

“Frances does an excellent job helping my wife and I try to find our selves and each other again. A great listener and definitely wants to help us get back to a much better place.”

“Frances is the kindest and a great listener! I only have been going to therapy for 2 days and I already have learned more about myself and my past that she has helped me see! I am looking forward to each session in the future and to continue my growing and healing journey!”

“Friendly, polite and attentive. She listens and asks good questions and has great advice without judgement.”

“Mrs. Frances is a great empathetic listener. I would definitely recommend!”

“Thank you for supporting me and meeting me where I am.”

“Frances have help me to understand situation that is happening in my life that I didn't know. It's been a wonderful experience so far and we've just started. Thank you for listening and sharing kind words they have work wonders .I highly recommend her she not judgemental and a very good listener.”

“Frances is fantastic to work with. I appreciate her insight and ability to effectively communicate with me.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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