- Collaborative process
- Homework focused
- Adoption and foster care
About Frankie
Frankie McKelvin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina. She brings ten years of experience helping people manage life stress, relationship struggles, grief, and mood concerns. Frankie describes a collaborative approach that asks clients to take an active role in their progress.
Her sessions often include practical tasks to practice between meetings, such as journaling or short exercises aimed at shifting thoughts and behaviors. She views therapy as a joint effort where homework and reflection are part of the plan. That hands-on rhythm helps clients see small changes that add up over time.
Frankie uses several therapeutic approaches to guide the work. She draws on client-centered techniques to build rapport and understand a person's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding.
Narrative and solution-focused methods are part of her toolkit as well. Narrative work helps people reframe their stories and notice strengths. Solution-focused techniques help set clear, achievable steps when change feels urgent.
Her practice includes attention to adoption and foster care concerns, attachment and blended family issues, multicultural and LGBT matters, and caregiver stress. Frankie sees adults across many life stages and backgrounds and aims to tailor the work to each person's situation.
How these approaches translate to online work
Frankie commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral approaches. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and building a respectful conversation so the client feels understood. This helps with relationship issues, identity questions, and decision-making. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at thoughts and behaviors and try small experiments to change how a person reacts, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Frankie works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That can mean trying a practical CBT exercise for a few sessions or focusing on narrative work to reframe a difficult life story.
Confirm the session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can make it easier to keep weekly check-ins, try brief progress sessions during a lunch break, or use shorter meetings for focused goals. Therapists help adapt exercises so they work well in remote sessions and fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Frankie address in therapy?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, addictions, parenting, and career questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Clients can expect conversations about goals and specific tasks to practice between sessions.
What sort of background does she bring to sessions?
Frankie has 10 years of counseling experience and focuses on helping people through difficult life events and transitions.
Where is Frankie licensed and based?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be held.
How are fees handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.