Dr. Francine Kleinpaste, LPC

Dr. Francine Kleinpaste is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and LGBT-related issues. She aims to make therapy approachable and practical for people juggling daily responsibilities.

She uses a straightforward style that focuses on clear goals and steady progress. Sessions are collaborative and respectful, with space to talk through feelings and practical steps to manage symptoms. Dr. Kleinpaste draws on methods that help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and practice skills between sessions.

Her background includes more than two decades of professional work in counseling. She has experience supporting people affected by sexual abuse and domestic violence and members of LGBTQIA+ and alternative lifestyle communities. That work shapes a trauma-aware, nonjudgmental approach in the room.

She practices with an emphasis on helping caregivers manage stress and burnout and on addressing concerns like body image, communication problems, and life transitions. Dr. Kleinpaste also works with people navigating gender dysphoria, relationship splits, and panic symptoms.

Sessions focus on practical strategies drawn from cognitive and behavioral methods, plus emotion-regulation skills when needed. The therapist helps clients set realistic steps and build confidence in handling everyday challenges.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Dr. Kleinpaste draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thought patterns that feed anxiety or low mood and test new ways of thinking and behaving. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on managing trauma reactions and building coping strategies to reduce their hold on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That discussion includes what feels manageable and what skills to prioritize first, so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It also lets people practice tools at home and bring real-life situations into sessions for immediate feedback.