Francesca O'Connor , LPC

Francesca O'Connor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with eight years of professional experience. She works with people facing a range of challenges, including addictions, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD and C-PTSD), relationship difficulties, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Francesca brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to every client interaction and tailors conversation and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs.

Her practice emphasizes teaching practical skills and evidence-informed strategies that become more effective with regular practice, so clients can build sustainable changes over time. Francesca supports and empowers individuals as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life, offering guidance that meets people where they are and helps them move toward their goals.

Francesca focuses on collaborative work, adapting interventions to fit personal values, circumstances, and goals. She combines a skills-based focus with a compassionate stance to create a therapeutic environment aimed at growth, resilience, and improved daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Francesca O'Connor integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work, adapting these approaches to the goals and needs of each person. ACT focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist provides understanding and support so clients can explore their experiences and build self-direction. CBT offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often helping with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Francesca O'Connor works collaboratively with each client to determine which combination of methods fits best. She listens to clients' concerns, priorities, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time to support meaningful progress.

Online therapy with Francesca is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations and support consistent engagement in therapy even when in-person visits are not possible.