Frances Pope, LPC, LCMHC

Frances Pope is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She brings 23 years of experience and a calm, approachable manner to sessions. Frances aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.

She focuses on creating an open and nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they’re feeling. Conversations are practical and grounded. Frances listens, helps name what’s happening, and works with people to find clearer ways forward.

Her background includes long-term clinical work across several states and many years supporting people through loss and end-of-life issues. That experience informs how she approaches grief, hospice-related concerns, cancer-related stress, and the strain that can come from caring roles.

Frances also supports people dealing with addiction and the emotional toll of compassion fatigue. She helps clients recognize patterns that keep them stuck and then try different coping steps in real life.

Therapy with Frances centers on collaboration. She helps each person set realistic goals and checks in about how methods are working. People who want straightforward, steady support during difficult transitions often find this approach helpful.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Frances uses well established, evidence-informed techniques that focus on present challenges and practical coping. One common approach she relies on helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small behavior changes; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management. Another approach centers on processing loss and change through guided conversations and paced steps to rebuild routines and meaning after grief or illness.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Frances discusses options with each person and adapts work to their goals and pace. She encourages people to try a few different ways of working and adjusts based on what feels most helpful in real life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during transitional periods. It can also let someone use a quieter setting, opt for audio-only when video feels like too much, or schedule sessions around medical appointments or caregiving duties. Ask about current session options so arrangements match your needs.