Francesca O'Connor, LPC

Francesca O'Connor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She draws on that experience to support people facing addictions, anxiety, PTSD and C-PTSD, relationship difficulties, anger management, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, and related concerns. Francesca emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, meeting each person where they are and honoring individual differences.

Her approach is collaborative and individualized - conversations and treatment plans are tailored to the specific needs and goals of each client. She focuses on practical skill building, teaching strategies that, with practice, help people make meaningful changes in their daily lives. Francesca encourages clients to take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support through the change process.

Whether working on parenting, career transitions, trauma and abuse recovery, intimate relationship issues, or managing stress and mood concerns, Francesca aims to empower clients with tools and confidence. She combines clear clinical guidance with empathy to help clients build sustainable skills and move toward the outcomes they want.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Francesca O'Connor integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to address a range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts or feelings while taking committed actions that move them toward meaningful goals; it can be useful for chronic anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can support work on depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive space for self-exploration and building self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Francesca O'Connor works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to suit the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible options for receiving care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations while working toward practical, achievable goals.