About Mary
Mary Franco is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and changes in life. She communicates plainly and listens for what matters most to each person. Her aim is to help clients feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day pressures.
She uses a strengths-based, flexible approach that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and building skills to cope with difficult moments.
Background and approach
Mary draws on a range of evidence-based techniques, choosing what fits the situation rather than following a single method. Her background includes independent practice, community organizations, and work in public schools across grade levels. Before becoming an LMFT she provided counseling in the nonprofit sector, supported individuals in foster care, and offered in-home behavioral assistance for children and caregivers.
Those roles helped her learn how problems look in everyday life. Mary describes therapy as a process that varies by person. Some people want shorter, problem-focused work while others seek time for deeper self-discovery.
She emphasizes meeting clients where they are and shaping sessions around their pace and goals. People who choose Mary can expect a warm, collaborative relationship. She aims to provide understanding, practical tools, and steady support during life transitions.
Mary practices in California and offers sessions in English.
How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy
Mary draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to online formats. One common approach focuses on teaching coping and emotion-regulation skills through short, practical exercises. This helps people reduce anxiety symptoms and handle stressful moments with clearer steps. Another approach centers on improving communication and interpersonal patterns by practicing new ways to speak and set boundaries, which can ease relationship strain and parenting challenges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then selects methods that match those priorities. Over a few sessions she adjusts techniques based on what is helpful and what feels manageable for the client.
Online therapy with Mary is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video works well for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or times when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule while still working toward clear goals.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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