Francesca O'Connor , LPC

Francesca O'Connor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing addictions, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder including complex PTSD, relationship challenges, anger management, motivation struggles, self-esteem concerns, and confidence building, using practical, skills-based methods to foster lasting change.

Francesca emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction and adapts her conversation and treatment plans to reflect each person's unique circumstances. She encourages the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and supports clients through the early steps of change. By teaching targeted skills and offering strategies that improve with practice, Francesca helps clients translate insight into action. Her approach is focused on empowerment and collaboration as clients work toward clearer priorities, healthier relationships, and improved coping with life’s challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Francesca draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a client-centered approach to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and then choose actions that align with personal values - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and adjustment difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and building coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and support so clients feel heard and accepted as they explore concerns like self-esteem, relationships, and motivation.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Francesca collaborates with each person to determine which approaches best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and life situations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across distances, fit therapy into a busy routine, and access timely support between in-person opportunities. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these options to provide practical, skills-based work that fits each client's life.