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Frances Marley, LPC

Compassionate somatic-informed counseling for adults

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About Frances

Frances Marley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and depression. Frances creates a calm space where people can speak openly about what matters to them.

She aims to support each person as they take steps toward change and greater well-being. Frances uses a somatic-informed way of working, paying attention to how the body holds stress and memories as part of therapy.

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Background and approach

She combines that perspective with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people respond differently to difficult thoughts and urges. Sessions tend to be conversational and grounded, with attention to breathing, body awareness, and small experiments to try between meetings.

Her style is client-centered and attachment-aware, which means she focuses on what each person needs in the moment. Frances listens for patterns in relationships and reactions, then helps people try new responses that feel more helpful. She keeps plans simple and achievable so progress can be seen week to week.

Frances works with people facing a wide range of life challenges, including body image struggles, caregiver stress, chronic illness and grief related to adoption or loss. She speaks English and French and practices from a Louisiana license (LA LPC 6948). For people wanting flexible options, her practice includes multiple remote session formats.

Frances encourages anyone who feels stuck to take a small first step toward a different way of living.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Frances blends somatic-informed work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-aware practices to shape online sessions. Somatic-informed work invites attention to bodily sensations and simple grounding practices to reduce tension and help people notice patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. Attachment-based ideas guide attention to how past relationship experiences shape present reactions and connection needs.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Frances collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts practices as needed. This shared planning helps ensure techniques are practical and relevant for daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility limits and allow people to practice grounding and behavioral experiments in the settings where they live. Licensed professionals can use these formats to offer consistent support while adapting exercises to remote delivery.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Frances address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and depression. She also works with related issues like attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Frances uses a calm, conversational style that focuses on what the person needs now. She combines body-focused awareness with talk therapy and practical exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Frances holds the LPC credential, listed as LA LPC 6948, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English, French