Hello! I'm Frances, and I offer online and telephone therapy for individuals and couples. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Berkeley, California, and I approach my work with creativity, curiosity, humor, and a fierce sense of integrity.
You may be seeking therapy now because . . .
Even if you value independence and self-sufficiency, you don't have to "go it alone." Together we can help you better understand yourself and your relationships, and help you make changes that are consistent with who you are and the life you want.
You may be seeking therapy now because . . .
- You feel burdened, alone, and ambivalent about what you want from your relationships and your life.
- You know you can be self-critical, but are afraid of letting your standards slide.
- You're dealing with major changes and could use an "outside person" to talk to.
- Symptoms of anxiety or depression are getting in the way of just living your life.
- Past experiences (e.g., dysfunctional family history, trauma, oppression/marginalization) are affecting you in the present.
- You are having difficulty developing or maintaining committed, intimate, fulfilling relationships.
- Paying attention to others' thoughts, feelings, and needs comes naturally to you, but you're not sure where to start when it comes to taking care of yourself.
Even if you value independence and self-sufficiency, you don't have to "go it alone." Together we can help you better understand yourself and your relationships, and help you make changes that are consistent with who you are and the life you want.