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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Self esteem work
About Mary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 14 years of experience, Mary Franco helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns. She also supports work on self‑esteem and coping with life changes. Mary practices with an emphasis on strengths and adapts techniques to each person’s needs.
Mary listens to each person's story and collaborates on clear goals. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. She uses a mix of therapeutic methods rather than a single fixed model, and adjusts techniques as progress and obstacles become clearer.
Her background includes private practice, community organizations, and public schools across different grade levels. That range of settings gave her experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and couples in separate sessions. Earlier in her career she provided counseling in the nonprofit sector and offered in‑home behavioral support for children and families and services for people in foster care.
In sessions she encourages straightforward conversation about what is working and what is not. She helps people practice communication skills, set boundaries, and try new ways of responding to stress. She also supports people exploring life purpose, forgiveness, and rebuilding self‑regard.
Mary describes therapy as a process without a single right pace. She invites people to define how much time they want to spend on short term goals or longer personal work. The focus is on finding approaches that fit the person and their current circumstances.
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Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Mary works from a strengths‑based, eclectic orientation that draws on evidence‑based techniques. One common approach she uses is focused problem‑solving, which breaks a concern into manageable steps and helps people try specific strategies between sessions to reduce stress and anxiety. Another commonly used technique involves communication skills practice - teaching ways to express needs, listen, and repair misunderstandings that often underlie relationship strain.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will discuss options, try methods out, and adjust based on how the person responds. The goal is to find practices that fit the person’s goals and daily life rather than sticking to a single method.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check‑in sessions when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people meet with a therapist from their everyday environment while still focusing on concrete skills and communication practice.
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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 work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, plus self‑esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
She describes a strengths‑based, eclectic approach that adapts methods to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience in counseling and related roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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, use the urgent help numbers.