- Skill focused
- Collaborative approach
- English and Ewe
About Francesca
Francesca O'Connor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety as well as addictions, relationship struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and motivation concerns. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Francesca tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She focuses on practical skills that people can use after the session. Learning and practicing small strategies is part of the work she emphasizes.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods to help people manage emotions, improve communication, and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions are designed to be collaborative so the client helps shape goals and priorities. Francesca aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on everyday life changes.
People come to her for help with sleep problems, parenting stress, career concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also supports those dealing with caregiving strain, chronic health challenges, and identity concerns including LGBT issues.
Francesca speaks English and Ewe and works with people from varied backgrounds, including international clients. She emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and supports clients as they practice new skills between sessions.
Francesca tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She focuses on practical skills that people can use after the session. Learning and practicing small strategies is part of the work she emphasizes.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods to help people manage emotions, improve communication, and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions are designed to be collaborative so the client helps shape goals and priorities. Francesca aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on everyday life changes.
People come to her for help with sleep problems, parenting stress, career concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. She also supports those dealing with caregiving strain, chronic health challenges, and identity concerns including LGBT issues.
Francesca speaks English and Ewe and works with people from varied backgrounds, including international clients. She emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and supports clients as they practice new skills between sessions.
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
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move life in a meaningful direction, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical coping skills to change unhelpful patterns and improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication skills to manage strong emotions and relationship stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best fit their goals and preferences. That means plans can change over time as needs shift and new skills are tested.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow people to access help from different locations. Many clients find it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice new skills between meetings when sessions are easier to schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Francesca help with?
She helps people with stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting and career concerns, depression and bipolar symptoms, and several related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate and centers on practical skill building. Sessions focus on concrete strategies people can practice between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional work experience supporting people through life changes and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Ewe.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Francesca?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.