- Values driven
- Skill building
- Respectful care
About Francesca
Francesca O'Connor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for people facing anxiety, depression, relationship pain, addictions, and life changes. Francesca aims to meet each person where they are and treat them with respect and compassion.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then tailors conversation and a plan to the person in front of her. Sessions emphasize skills you can use between meetings, not just talk. The goal is steady, achievable change rather than quick fixes.
Francesca draws from several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift thinking patterns. She also brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take steps toward them.
People come to her for many concerns: stress, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, trauma, intimacy struggles, career uncertainty, and burnout or compassion fatigue. She also works with issues like abandonment, blended family stress, chronic illness, and communication or control difficulties.
Sessions are conversational and skill-focused. Francesca teaches practical strategies and supports people as they practice new ways of coping. She frames therapy as a partnership that helps clients build routines and habits that fit their daily lives.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then tailors conversation and a plan to the person in front of her. Sessions emphasize skills you can use between meetings, not just talk. The goal is steady, achievable change rather than quick fixes.
Francesca draws from several therapeutic approaches to match what each person needs. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and shift thinking patterns. She also brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and take steps toward them.
People come to her for many concerns: stress, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, trauma, intimacy struggles, career uncertainty, and burnout or compassion fatigue. She also works with issues like abandonment, blended family stress, chronic illness, and communication or control difficulties.
Sessions are conversational and skill-focused. Francesca teaches practical strategies and supports people as they practice new ways of coping. She frames therapy as a partnership that helps clients build routines and habits that fit their daily lives.
How Francesca’s approaches translate to online therapy
Francesca uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in straightforward, usable ways. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with real-life experiments. This is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps, which can help with motivation, relationship decisions, and coping with life changes.Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust what’s used based on what helps. That means therapy changes with progress and with what feels practical for everyday life.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time. Online work also makes it possible to practice skills in the environments where they will be used. Licensed professionals can guide you on pacing and homework so sessions fit your schedule and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English, Ewe
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, anger, and stress. Other areas include parenting strain, sleep issues, trauma, ADHD, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, then teaches skills and strategies to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional work experience delivering counseling services in clinical settings and independent practice contexts.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are offered in English and Ewe.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm any scheduling or regional considerations when you arrange sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.