- Focus on goals
- Builds coping skills
- Supports caregivers
About Frances
She focuses on clear, goal-oriented work. Sessions commonly address stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Frances also supports people facing life changes, workplace strain, and challenges around self-esteem and motivation.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. She draws on tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to build on strengths and test new ways of coping. Conversations are aimed at finding doable strategies people can try between sessions.
Frances has worked with caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and feelings of guilt or shame. She also addresses isolation, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose and self-love. The focus is on practical change rather than long, abstract discussion.
People looking to begin work with Frances follow a simple start process through the site. After a short matching questionnaire they can schedule sessions according to her availability. The sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How Frances Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Methods Online
Frances draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new skills between sessions.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes finding practical solutions and building on what already works. This approach is useful when someone wants focused, short-term work on specific goals like improving communication or managing caregiver responsibilities.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Frances will work with each person to match strategies to their goals, needs, and preferences. She helps set clear objectives and checks in on what is and isn’t working as therapy progresses.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a shorter conversation will do. It can also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, and support progress with tasks to try between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Frances commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, workplace problems, and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that emphasizes strengths. Sessions aim to create small, usable changes rather than long theoretical discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working in psychological care and related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is licensed as CA Psychologist 18377 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking through the site.
How are costs handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.