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Francesca O'Connor, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Francesca is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Francesca. View 48 reviews
Speaks English and Ewe
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Francesca is personable and easygoing and I would recommend her to everyone.

Reviewed November 2024

Francesca is a wonderful therapist! She's a great listener and helps me identify things I can work on to be my best self.

Reviewed June 2024

More about Francesca

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am licensed in Texas with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Career difficulties Depression Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Avoidant personality Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Licenses

Francesca O'Connor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710641766.

  • LPC · Texas · 77045 · Expires November 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Francesca O'Connor

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

48 reviews

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Francesca is personable and easygoing and I would recommend her to everyone.

Reviewed November 2024

Francesca is a wonderful therapist! She's a great listener and helps me identify things I can work on to be my best self.

Reviewed June 2024

amazing therapist has helped in many ways

Reviewed June 2024

Francesca O'Connor is a great Therapist who listens to your concerns and helps you find ways to get through the issues you have. The key is to be totally honest about what is happening with you so Francesca can help you. I highly recommend Francesca as a Therapist!

Reviewed June 2024

Francesca is changing the course of my family's future by being the first professional to hear my daily challenges and difficulties and shifting my focus to the here and now despite the work I need to do and helping me feel less afraid in the process.

Reviewed April 2024

Francesca is great! She knows exactly where to start with the challenges I present and is very action oriented. She checks in with me so I know that she is sincere and cares.I appreciate her guidance, knowledge and dedication.

Reviewed March 2024

Francesca is an absolute answer to prayer! She listens, asks questions, gives good advice, makes pertinent suggestions. I am so happy to have my weekly sessions with her,

Reviewed February 2024

Ms. Francesca has been a breath of fresh air. I truly appreciate her and her wisdom. She challenges me to think differently and look at things in a different way. She takes her time and is very gentle but brutally honest about her observation regarding me.

Reviewed January 2024

She is amazing at calling me on my problem and guiding me through the feeling I have

Reviewed November 2023

Love, Love, Love her. She is amazing. She is a great listener and explains topics very well. I feel like a new person every time I finish a session with her because she helps me understand so much about myself and want to keep bettering. Truly a great experience to have her as my therapist!!!

Reviewed September 2023

Francesca is amazing! Very professional and easy to talk too. Her communication knowledge is proficient and I am glad she is my therapist.

Reviewed August 2023

She is very sweet. She always makes sure that I feel safe and respected and I never feel judged. I feel happy knowing I have such a supportive person backing me up!

Reviewed July 2023

I’ve only had two sessions with her so far but both times have been very informative and helped me a lot - she has given me so many different things to think about and read on in regards to the situation I am going through. She’s also such a great listener and has been so kind to me. I’m really thankful to her!

Reviewed June 2023

She has actively helped me grow into a better person. Through her kind words and insights I have been able to see what’s best for me and my mental health.

Reviewed June 2023

She's respectful and kind, and responds in a timely manner. I've only had her for a little while, but I enjoy talking to her.

Reviewed June 2023

I have only met with Francesca a few times and she gets me and has a fresh and kind way of helping me understand how I can help myself be a better person. She is very human and not stiff the way some therapist have been in the past. It is more like a conversation with a really smart, non-judgmental friend who is not afraid to ask tough questions to prompt me to think deeper and believe more in myself.

Reviewed May 2023

Francesca is the best! She is so patient and helps me to work through issues by asking just the right questions.

Reviewed May 2023

I had a wonderful experience with Francesca. I’m in disbelief of how much progress I made in such a short amount of time with her!! Her knowledge and her ability to genuinely care to help is truly special, and I would recommend her to anyone I know looking for help. She made me feel very comfortable from the beginning that I had no trouble opening up to her, she’s a great listener, patient and honest, all qualities of a great therapist. Im extremely grateful for her help and would 100% recommend!!

Reviewed March 2023

This review is long overdue. Sought out betterment for relationship trouble, specifically communication issues with my GF. Am so grateful to have been paired with Francesca, who's as knowledgeable as she is warm hearted. Finished therapy with Francesca in January and can say my GF agrees our communication has improved; I gained better frameworks and understanding of using "I" statements to convey thoughts and opinions. Thank you Francesca!

Reviewed February 2023

She is knowledgeable and caring, and allows me to express freely without fear of judgment.

Reviewed February 2023

From the second session she already have given me a breakthrough of understanding my issues.

Reviewed February 2023

Francesca is professional and understanding. It’s my first experience and she made it comfortable talking about my issues and trauma. She guides me to a better level of thinking and I couldn’t be more thankful. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed February 2023

I had two calls with Francesca and she's helping me to unpack trauma from my past. She's lovely, and she made me feel comfortable talking to her from the first minute. She's understanding and peaceful. Highly recommend!

Reviewed February 2023

Francesca is amazing, I feel a strong connection with her - she is empathetic, a wonderful active listener and ask thought Leo idling questions as well as provides guidance to help identify and work thru opportunities. Francesca is 10 out of 10 and I’ve already recommended her to people I’ve shared with. Our sessions have been amazing and I’m grateful for this experience to do the work and grown into a healthy version of myself.

Reviewed April 2023

Francesca is exactly what I need in a therapist. She listens more than she speaks. But when she speaks it makes so much sense and helps a lot. She’s not there to judge you and she is easy to open up to.

Reviewed April 2023

I finally have someone I can be my true self with. She notices when I am holding myself back from feeling my emotions. She listens. That’s important to me.

Reviewed February 2023

Francesca is a very intentional and helpful therapist. She makes her approach clear from the beginning and shares valuable techniques and resources. This is my first time trying therapy and I feel very lucky to be working with her.

Reviewed February 2023

Francesca provides the perfect balance of theory and action: her knowledge helps to define the path and her warmth and enthusiasm supports during walking the path. This combination is highly effective, that's the shortest therapy period I've been to :) Also I feel and we agreed on that if I need further support, she is here. I had trust issues, but somehow with Francesca it was not a problem - she creates and supports the feeling of a safe space which is so helpful during therapy. Whether we worked using BetterHelp worksheets or discussed articles/books related to my problems, I felt that I'm provided with information and tips that I lacked for so long. It was wonderful to trust Francesca's vast experience and learn that I'm not alone in my difficult situation, many people have been through something like this and they succeeded in making their life better and positive-oriented. I want to say a huge thank you to Francesca for her diligent and thorough approach. After the therapy I feel supported, calm and well armed against life difficulties)

Reviewed January 2023

Love my therapy sessions with Francesca! She calms me!

Reviewed January 2023

Francesca has helped me express and challenge ways of thinking that I didn't know I had. She is lively, honest, and true to her values. Would recommend if your therapy style is receiving a lot of feedback on your thoughts and opinions.

Reviewed January 2023

So far it’s been great 2 weeks in!

Reviewed January 2023

I’ve been trying to find a great therapist for a long time and look no further she is it. I was in a bad place and now I’m better than ever!

Reviewed January 2023

I recommend Francesca! She helped me work on boundaries, better understand my goals and how to achieve them. She is understanding and easy to open up to.

Reviewed January 2023

Francesca is clear and calm in listening to me and asking questions that guide me in my own awareness and better understanding of myself and my life story. She is someone who always makes me feel less stressed after our sessions than before!

Reviewed December 2022

Francesca is a very thoughtful and caring Therapist. She is a well-experienced therapist who can guide you on your therapy journey. I have made so much progress with her, and she always provides the best guidance based on my values and thoughts!

Reviewed December 2022

What I appreciate about Francesca is she makes sure to build a rapport with her client to establish that sense of security for me to open up to her without judgment and I think that is important especially when it comes to unearthing traumas that most people tend to shy away from discussing including myself.

Reviewed December 2022

Very kind and professional, definitely gave me some clarity on things. Highly recommend!

Reviewed November 2022

Francesca is not only excellent at what she does but if patient, kind and emphatic.

Reviewed November 2022

Feel very comfortable with Francesca

Reviewed November 2022

I felt genuine care from Francesca. She made me feel safe and comfortable to open up; I did not feel judged at any point, and I believe she truly cared about my well-being, I would highly recommend Francesca to anyone looking for help on their journey.

Reviewed November 2022

Francesca is very nice

Reviewed November 2022

Francesca is wonderfully parctical. The techniques advised by her were useful to me at once. I was also glad to see that this practicality is based on philosophy, experience and positivity. Thank you, Francesca, I'm lucky that you are my therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

Francesca is an excellent motivator and is so adept at helping you figure out what is holding you back in life. Be it trauma, negative thoughts or life adversities. I love that she gives me a space to talk but also gives me solid guidance and I leave a session feeling like my issues are slowly resolving. While I appreciate counselors who give me space to talk the whole time, I definitely prefer having someone like Francesca who actually engages in a subtle form of collaborative problem solving. Very happy to have her as my counsellor!

Reviewed November 2022

She helped me when I had hit a low point, and made me want to do better

Reviewed November 2022

She’s amazing

Reviewed November 2022

I did two sessions with Francesca and I think she was lovely . She helped me explore what my deep rooted causes for concern were and helped me find ways to deal with them. She followed up with my progress and checked up on me

Reviewed September 2022

Well spoken & knowledgeful.

Reviewed September 2022

I’m very satisfied and plan to continue with my therapist for the long haul.

Reviewed September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Francesca O'Connor offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Francesca O'Connor works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Francesca O'Connor speak?

Francesca O'Connor speaks English and Ewe.

How many years of experience does Francesca O'Connor have?

Francesca O'Connor has 6 years of experience.

Where is Francesca O'Connor licensed to practice?

Francesca O'Connor is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Francesca O'Connor accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Francesca O'Connor does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Francesca O'Connor?

Francesca O'Connor can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Francesca O'Connor?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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