- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Life purpose focus
About Frances
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and works alongside them to identify realistic goals. Sessions focus on concrete skills and small experiments that can change day-to-day patterns. The clinician draws from cognitive behavioral approaches to notice unhelpful thinking and from solution-focused work to find next steps that feel doable.
Frances pays attention to everyday pressures that make decisions harder. She helps people who face workplace stress, social anxiety, communication problems, and the strain of caregiving. She also supports those dealing with divorce and separation, guilt or shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
In a session she will often break worries into manageable pieces. That can mean practicing new ways of speaking up, testing a different routine, or trying short behavioral experiments between meetings. People leave with specific ideas to try rather than only broad discussion.
Her style is straightforward and problem-focused. She aims to help people notice what already works, try new behaviors, and adjust plans when needed. Frances practices in California and offers services in English.
License and NPI on record
- Psychologist
- California · 18377
- NPI
- 1053536722
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How Frances Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Frances draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns in their thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active. CBT work might include tracking mood-linked thoughts, testing new behaviors, and practicing brief coping strategies to change everyday routines.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on small, practical steps toward clear goals. That approach looks for existing strengths and past successes to build short experiments and next steps that feel achievable when life is crowded or uncertain.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Frances works with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative plan can shift as goals change or as someone tries new strategies.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions focused on practicing concrete skills between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her work is practical and goal-oriented, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies. Sessions emphasize small, testable steps and changes you can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, and related concerns. That experience shapes a practice focused on realistic change and everyday coping.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist listed as CA Psychologist 18377 and she practices in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing details are provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
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