Mary Franco

Mary Franco is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Mary listens to each person’s story and works with them to set clear, doable goals.

Her style is strengths-based and adaptable. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and blends approaches to fit a person’s needs. Sessions emphasize practical steps, clearer communication, and building self-compassion over time.

Mary has provided counseling in private practice, community organizations, and public schools. She has supported adults, children, adolescents, and couples in those settings. Earlier work in the non-profit sector included counseling for people in foster care and in-home behavioral support for families.

Mary frames therapy as a personal process that can look different for each person. Some people want short-term focused work. Others prefer longer exploration of identity, life purpose, or forgiveness. She aims to meet clients where they are and help them move forward at their own pace.

People who come for help can expect a collaborative relationship. Mary helps with communication problems, family issues, self-love, and challenges common in midlife and young adulthood. She also offers support around women’s issues and the particular stresses they can bring.

To begin, she encourages a first step of reaching out and deciding what pace feels right. The focus is on making steady progress toward the goals the client values.

How evidence-based methods are used in online therapy

Mary uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for stress and anxiety - teaching practical tools for managing worry, pacing activities, and improving sleep and daily routines. This helps when anxiety is affecting day-to-day functioning.

Another frequently used approach emphasizes improving communication and relationship skills. These techniques teach clearer ways to express needs, listen, and repair misunderstandings, which can ease conflict and improve connection with partners or family members.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary will discuss goals, what has worked in the past, and personal preferences to decide which techniques to try first. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as new issues come up.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a lunch break, fewer travel hassles, or easier scheduling around school and work. Talk with Mary about what timing and session length will best meet your needs.