- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Frances
Frances Berniger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Virginia with 20 years of experience. She works with adults, especially those over 35, on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and family of origin issues. Frances also supports people coping with addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Before counseling, she spent sixteen years as a special education teacher. That experience shaped her practical, skills-focused approach. She focuses on helping people develop strategies they can use between sessions.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and concrete skills. Frances uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. She also draws on Client-Centered and Solution-Focused ideas to highlight strengths and build small steps forward.
Frances is straightforward about what happens in a session. She talks through problems, practices coping skills, and helps people set manageable actions. She supports people dealing with family roles, communication problems, guilt, and issues tied to growing up in a particular family.
Her background in special education and two decades of counseling means she often uses practical exercises and short-term strategies. People leave sessions with things to practice and a clearer plan for the week. Frances works in English and is based in Texas.
For someone noticing old family patterns that still affect daily life, she focuses on making patterns visible and building workable alternatives. The emphasis is on helpful, step-by-step change rather than labels or quick fixes.
How Frances uses therapy approaches in online work
Frances commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and then testing small changes to see what helps. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve concentration; it can be helpful for managing emotions and staying grounded.She also uses Client-Centered ideas to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the person. That means the therapist listens for priorities and adjusts approaches to fit the client's goals. Figuring out which methods to use is collaborative; Frances helps people choose approaches based on their needs and preferences rather than assuming one path up front.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep meetings brief when needed. It can also allow for audio-only or video conversations depending on what the therapist and client agree will work best. Practical benefits include saving travel time, allowing easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and keeping therapy consistent when life is otherwise busy.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. Sessions emphasize clear goals, coping strategies, and small actions to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Frances has 20 years of professional experience, including sixteen years as a special education teacher before moving into counseling.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Texas and Virginia and practices from Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with sessions?
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