Francesca O'Connor, LPC

Francesca O'Connor is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Francesca emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.

She builds a therapy plan around each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Sessions focus on practical skills and repeated practice so new habits can take hold. Francesca helps people strengthen confidence, manage anger, and increase motivation through clear, step-by-step work.

Her approach draws from several evidence-informed methods. She uses techniques that help people notice unhelpful thoughts, make values-based choices, and improve emotional regulation. Francesca also pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns when intimacy or communication is a concern.

People come to her for help with life changes, parenting stress, caregiver strain, sleep problems, and challenges linked to chronic illness or aging. She also supports those working through identity and LGBT-related stressors, adoption and foster care issues, and co-occurring conditions like ADHD or bipolar disorder.

Francesca aims to partner with clients so they feel empowered to set goals and practice the skills discussed in sessions. She frames therapy as a series of small steps that add up to meaningful change. If you are ready to start, she asks that you complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a time to meet.

Approaches to online therapy and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with what really matters. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and when life changes feel overwhelming.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs emotional support and space to process difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, teaches practical strategies to change thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems. Sessions include clear exercises and homework to practice skills between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francesca will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That choice can change over time as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins during life transitions. It can also let people choose session styles that match their day - for example a shorter check-in when time is tight or a full session when more exploration is needed.