Francesca O'Connor , LPC

Francesca O'Connor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or intimacy challenges. Francesca aims to meet each person where they are and tailor conversations and plans to practical needs.

She uses clear, teachable skills in sessions so clients can practice between meetings. That includes tools for managing stress, regulating strong emotions, and improving sleep and daily routines. The work is collaborative and paced to what the person can manage.

Francesca also supports people dealing with trauma, parenting strain, career shifts, and issues related to identity and sexuality, including LGBT concerns. She addresses complex patterns such as codependency, abandonment, and communication problems. Her background includes work with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and blended family dynamics.

Sessions combine talk with hands-on strategies drawn from a range of approaches. Clients learn ways to notice unhelpful thoughts, tolerate difficult feelings, and take action toward values and goals. Francesca emphasizes practical steps that build confidence and momentum.

People who prefer a direct but compassionate style often find her approach accessible. She focuses on small, sustainable changes rather than quick fixes. Francesca supports international clients and offers services in English and Ewe.

Approach-driven care that fits your life

Francesca commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Francesca will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods as the work progresses. She aims to match practical techniques to what a person wants to change and how they prefer to learn new skills.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill teaching and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat or text messages provide short check-ins, coaching, and homework support between meetings. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and travel.