Dr. Frances Morrison
IL Psychologist 071.010035
Expert help for anger and emotional regulation
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- Practical skill building
- Values-focused work
- Emotion regulation skills
About Frances
Dr. Frances Morrison helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, and the fallout from trauma. She also supports those dealing with depression, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, sleep and eating concerns, substance struggles, and shifts in self-esteem. Dr. Morrison is a licensed psychologist in Illinois. She holds the credential IL Psychologist 071.010035 and has five years of clinical experience.
Her approach is clear and practical. Sessions focus on learning skills to manage intense emotions and on understanding the patterns that keep problems going. She draws on several evidence-informed methods to tailor work to each person’s needs. The goal is steady progress through concrete practice and conversation.
Dr. Morrison uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps forward. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationship patterns and early connections that still affect daily life. Client-centered principles shape the room: therapists listen closely and follow the person’s pace. Across sessions, the focus is on practical tools, real-life practice, and ongoing review of what helps.
Clients can expect straightforward explanations and short skill practices between sessions. The clinician emphasizes collaboration and tries to keep therapy applicable to day-to-day life. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
Her approach is clear and practical. Sessions focus on learning skills to manage intense emotions and on understanding the patterns that keep problems going. She draws on several evidence-informed methods to tailor work to each person’s needs. The goal is steady progress through concrete practice and conversation.
Dr. Morrison uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps forward. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Attachment-based ideas guide work around relationship patterns and early connections that still affect daily life. Client-centered principles shape the room: therapists listen closely and follow the person’s pace. Across sessions, the focus is on practical tools, real-life practice, and ongoing review of what helps.
Clients can expect straightforward explanations and short skill practices between sessions. The clinician emphasizes collaboration and tries to keep therapy applicable to day-to-day life. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to a person and taking small, value-driven steps even when feelings are hard. It helps when someone wants to reduce avoidance and build a life that feels meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling intense situations more calmly.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and make adjustments as progress unfolds, keeping the process collaborative and flexible.
The practical benefits of therapy delivered online should be confirmed with the clinician because session formats were not specified in the original profile. That said, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, try short check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel. Expect a focus on skills practice, real-world homework between sessions, and regular review so therapeutic work connects to everyday life.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Illinois
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- IL Psychologist 071.010035
- Languages
- English
- License (Illinois)
- Psychologist · No. 071.010035
- NPI
- 1770767295
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on learning skills, testing them in daily life, and reviewing what works.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
The therapist is a licensed psychologist in Illinois with five years of clinical experience working across mood, anxiety, trauma, and identity-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this provider?
Credential listed is IL Psychologist 071.010035 and the practice is located in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.