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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Communication problems
About Mary
Mary Franco is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 14 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, using her stated strength-based and eclectic approach to adapt to each person’s needs.
Mary describes her style as collaborative. She listens to people’s stories and partners with them to set emotional and personal goals. Sessions are aimed at practical problem solving and building skills that people can use between appointments.
Her background includes time in private practice, community organizations, and public schools. That range gave her experience across different age groups and settings, including work with adults, children, adolescents, and couples during earlier roles.
Before becoming an LMFT she worked in the non-profit sector providing counseling and support to people in foster care and delivering in-home behavioral support for children and families. Those roles shaped her focus on communication, family problems, and parenting concerns.
Mary says therapy can be short or longer depending on the issue. She emphasizes matching the approach to the person’s current needs and goals. She also highlights topics such as forgiveness, life purpose, midlife concerns, self-love, women’s issues, and young adult issues as areas she addresses in sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Mary uses a strength-based, eclectic approach that combines practical techniques to address current problems and build coping skills. This can include focused skill work to manage anxiety and strategies to improve communication in relationships.She also emphasizes collaborative goal setting. The therapist and client review what is working and adjust methods as needed, so the approach evolves with the person's goals and preferences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mary will help identify which techniques fit best based on a person’s concerns and what they want to achieve. This is done together, with ongoing check-ins about progress.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that is not required. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency with their appointments and continue work between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include communication and family problems, forgiveness, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strength-based and eclectic. She listens to each person’s story and adapts techniques to fit individual goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience in counseling and related roles. That includes work in schools, community organizations, and private practice.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds a California LMFT license and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription tier chosen.
What steps do I take to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.