Therapist profile
Dr. Frances Morrison, IL Psychologist 071.010035
Illinois
Illinois psychologist - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsIL Psychologist 071.010035
- LicensePsychologist, Illinois / 071.010035
- NPI1770767295
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- ACT strategies
About Frances
Dr. Frances Morrison is an Illinois psychologist (IL Psychologist 071.010035) with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on issues like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship problems, parenting strain, eating and sleep concerns, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and arranged through the site workflow.
Her work tends to be straightforward and practical. She uses a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for handling intense feelings, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build flexible action. Sessions often include concrete skills practice and short check-ins on progress.
Dr. Morrison describes her style as flexible and client-centered. She chooses methods based on the problem presented and the person in front of her. That can mean practical behavior changes one week and exploring attachment patterns the next.
She has experience helping people manage intense emotions, reduce conflict, and improve communication. That can look like learning techniques to cool down after snapping, rebuilding trust after repeated arguments, or making everyday routines easier to manage when stress is high.
To begin, people use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions run on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Morrison draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to make online sessions practical. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which works well for anger linked to automatic reactions or stressful situations. DBT offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which helps when feelings escalate quickly.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. ACT can be useful when anger ties into long-standing patterns or gets in the way of relationships and daily responsibilities. Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together. Confirming exact session options is recommended because the profile does not list formats. Ask about session length, whether video or phone is offered, and how scheduling works before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit skill practice into a day, reduce commute time, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and let people use tools from home to practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises to the online setting so sessions remain focused on skills, behavior change, and better communication.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with problems like snapping at loved ones, rising resentment, frustration at work, and difficulty managing intense reactions.
How would she approach my anger in sessions?
She combines practical skills and talk therapy, using CBT to address thoughts, DBT skills for emotion regulation, and ACT to clarify values and actions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing psychologist in Illinois.
What is her professional credential and location?
She is an Illinois Psychologist (IL Psychologist 071.010035) based in Illinois.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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