Frances "Tansie" Walker

Compassionate, experienced therapist guiding practical change

LMHC Florida

Experience: 34 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Frances

Frances "Tansie" Walker brings more than three decades of clinical experience to her practice in Florida as an LMHC. She blends counseling, coaching, and personal life experience to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, addiction, and other complex life challenges.

Background and approach

Frances frames her work around collaboration, inviting clients to set meaningful goals and to explore practical steps toward greater balance and resilience. Her style integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused and Client-Centered approaches, and elements of existential exploration.

Whether the issue involves communication struggles, attachment wounds, blended family dynamics, or coping with major change, she aims to offer grounded perspective and compassionate guidance. Frances also weaves spiritual considerations into sessions when clients wish to include that dimension, always honoring each person’s own values and beliefs.

Clients can expect a therapist who emphasizes understanding, clarity, and workable strategies to restore hope and forward momentum. She accepts sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, and works with adults presenting a wide range of emotional, relational, and life-stage concerns in Florida.

Approach and Access: How therapy methods meet online sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in relationships and aims to strengthen emotional bonds and improve communication, which can be especially useful for intimacy concerns, trust issues, and family dynamics.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Frances will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so sessions remain relevant and effective for the individual’s circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility to engage in video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life changes. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide attentive, structured care and practical interventions while meeting clients where they are geographically and logistically.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Frances typically address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, family and intimacy-related challenges, self esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach combines collaborative goal-setting with practical strategies and reflective exploration, drawing on client-centered listening and evidence-informed therapies like CBT and attachment work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 34 years of experience working as a counselor and educator, bringing long-term practice to a wide range of presenting concerns.

What are her professional credentials and location?

She is a licensed mental health counselor - FL LMHC MH11198 - practicing in Florida.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what best fits their needs.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionInfidelityJealousyPolyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English