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Frankie May

LPC South Carolina 26 years of experience

Calm, practical support for life changes

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Frankie May
  • Practical coping skills
  • Faith aligned or secular
  • 26 years experience

About Frankie

Frankie May is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and major life changes. She brings 26 years of clinical experience and a calm, straightforward presence to sessions. Her work is focused on practical steps people can use day to day to feel steadier and more able to cope.

Frankie adapts her style to each person's needs. She can work in a way that aligns with a client's faith or use a secular approach if preferred. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client, identifying patterns that cause distress, and practicing concrete skills to manage difficult emotions.

Over her career she has helped people handle panic symptoms, social anxiety, relationship communication problems, and questions about life purpose. Frankie emphasizes small, achievable changes that add up over time. She also supports people who want to work on forgiveness and processing grief.

Her counseling blends practical coping strategies with time to process feelings and make plans. Clients can expect clear suggestions and opportunities to try new ways of responding to stress. Frankie aims to help people discover inner strengths and create lasting, manageable change.

Frankie practices in South Carolina and brings experience from long work in clinical settings. She keeps sessions focused and easy to follow, helping people use therapy as a tool for getting back to everyday life and moving forward after difficult experiences.

Approaches that help with change and coping

Frankie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach she relies on teaches skills for managing strong emotions and stressful situations through short exercises and practice. This helps people reduce immediate distress and build routines that feel more manageable over time.

Another approach she uses focuses on understanding and changing unhelpful thought patterns. By noticing thoughts that increase anxiety or depression, clients can practice alternative ways of thinking and responding, which often reduces panic symptoms and social fears.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Frankie works with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques so therapy stays relevant and practical.

If you are interested in online options, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The main practical benefits of remote sessions are that they can fit more easily into a busy schedule, remove travel time, and make short check-ins or follow-ups simpler to arrange. Ask about available formats when you schedule so you can pick what best fits your routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

Georgia, South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Frankie focus on?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like panic attacks, social anxiety, communication problems, forgiveness, and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is practical and adaptable, offering faith-aligned or secular options based on client preference and emphasizing skills people can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

Frankie has 26 years of experience working in clinical settings and supporting people through a range of emotional challenges and life transitions.

What credentials and region does she hold?

She is an LPC with licensure listed for South Carolina and Georgia and practices in South Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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