Dr. Francine Kleinpaste

Dr. Francine Kleinpaste is a Pennsylvania LPC with 22 years of experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT issues. She focuses on life purpose and midlife questions as part of that work. She speaks English and accepts international clients. Her approach is practical and direct. She uses client-centered methods that focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are part of her toolkit for changing unhelpful thoughts and learning concrete coping skills. Trauma-focused methods are available for people who have experienced abuse. Sessions typically involve clear goal-setting and short-term strategies alongside deeper work when needed. She helps people notice patterns, test different responses, and practice new habits between sessions. Communication skills and relationship concerns are common topics, as are mood swings, panic, and finding direction after big life changes. Her background includes graduate training in counseling and a doctorate in organizational psychology. The LPC credential is listed as PA LPC. That mix of academic and clinical experience shapes a straightforward, problem-solving style that also attends to trauma recovery. Outside work she spends time with family and enjoys travel and gardening. Those interests inform a practical, grounded outlook rather than an abstract or spiritual one.

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy puts the person's concerns and goals at the center. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting what matters most, and letting the client lead topics while the therapist tracks patterns and priorities. This approach suits people who want a respectful, nonprescriptive space to sort out what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thinking and teach different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It is useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationship interactions repeatedly trigger distress. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, try different methods, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients and therapist decide together whether to emphasize skill-building, problem-focused work, or trauma processing. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about timing, session length, and practical preferences so therapy can fit into everyday life.