Therapist profile
Frances "Tansie" Walker, LMHC
LMHC in Florida - Family and relationship work
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- Attachment-based methods
- Client-centered care
- CBT strategies
About Frances
Frances "Tansie" Walker is a Florida LMHC with 34 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, family and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career strain, and coping with life changes.
She works directly with adults who are juggling parenting, relationships, work, and recovery from loss. Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions look at what is happening now and what needs to change to reduce daily strain.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Counseling and an Education Specialist (Ed.S) in Family Systems from Georgia State University, plus undergraduate studies in psychology and sociology. Decades in counseling and higher education inform how she combines theory with everyday problem solving.
In sessions she draws on attachment-based ideas to notice how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the client's concerns and goals. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when a client wants concrete strategies to manage anxiety, mood, or addictive urges.
Treatment planning is collaborative. She helps clients set clear, short-term goals and then tracks progress together. Many people come for help with communication problems, blended family strain, infidelity, codependency, or recovering from separation.
Her approach includes coaching elements when clients want practical steps for change. She integrates spiritual concerns when they matter to the client and respects individual beliefs while helping people reclaim functioning and hope.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at patterns that come from close relationships and how those patterns affect current partnerships and parenting. Online sessions can use this approach to identify recurring interaction habits and try new ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy keeps the conversation focused on the client's priorities and uses reflective listening to clarify what matters most in everyday life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to manage anxiety, shift unhelpful thoughts, and change behaviors that maintain stress or substance use.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will help you name a few immediate goals and then recommend approaches that fit those goals and your preferences. Expect ongoing adjustment as the work progresses so the methods remain useful and relevant.
The biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into the day - it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also make it possible to continue work during life transitions, such as a move or job change, while keeping focus on relationship repair, parenting challenges, or recovery from loss.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, family and intimacy concerns, and related issues such as abandonment and blended family challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral approaches to set goals and use concrete strategies for daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 34 years of experience in counseling and additional years teaching in higher education, which inform her clinical approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people living outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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