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Frankie McKelvin, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Narrative and solution focus
About Frankie
Frankie McKelvin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on common life stresses and relationship difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and issues linked to parenting and caregiving.
Frankie uses straightforward, activity-based sessions. She asks clients to take an active role and often assigns short tasks between meetings. These might include journaling, practicing new ways of thinking, or communication exercises designed to test what works in daily life.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and narrative ideas. That means sessions mix practical skill building - noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses - with listening to how a person’s story shapes their choices.
She pays attention to family and relationship patterns, adoption and foster care history, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, and multicultural issues. She also notes work with body image, eating, intimacy, caregiver stress, and prejudice or discrimination as part of her focus areas.
Frankie works with people at many life stages and with varied backgrounds. The counseling process she describes is collaborative and active; goals are set together and progress is tracked through the tasks and conversations that happen in and between sessions.
How CBT and Related Approaches Work Online
Frankie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include short exercises, thought records, and practical strategies aimed at reducing anxiety or changing patterns that lead to low mood.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening carefully and reflecting what the client says so they can clarify goals. Narrative Therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to reframe those stories in ways that support healthier choices.
Choosing the best approach is a joint process. Frankie will discuss client goals and preferences, try approaches in early sessions, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This collaborative testing helps identify which methods fit a person’s life and concerns.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make scheduling easier and remove travel time, and some formats let clients use audio-only check-ins when camera time is difficult. Talk with her about which setup fits your daily routine and communication needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and related issues such as body image and intimacy.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are active and task-oriented. She combines practical thinking exercises with listening to personal stories to find what helps.
How long has she practiced counseling?
She has ten years of experience as a counselor in clinical and community settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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