Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Frances works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Years in practice
- 34
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Frances
Frances Recchi is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She draws on more than three decades of experience to offer steady, practical support. Frances works with adults who face relationship problems, addiction, grief, life transitions, and questions about identity and intimacy.
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She aims to build trust quickly and create a space where difficult feelings can be talked about plainly.
Background and approach
Frances listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try different ways of responding to old triggers. Frances blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs. That can include client-centered conversations, cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking, and trauma-focused work to process painful events.
She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and psychodynamic thinking when they are useful. Sessions tend to be practical and focused. Clients learn skills to manage strong emotions, reduce anxiety, and handle everyday stressors.
Work may include short-term skill-building or longer exploration of life patterns and losses. Frances holds a Master of Arts and is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She practices from Massachusetts and has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating and substance use issues, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.
What Frances works with
Everything Frances lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Frances's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Frances lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Frances Uses Proven Approaches Online
Frances commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and helping them feel understood so they can name and shift patterns. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers clear tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anger, anxiety, and depression.She may also draw on dialectical behavior therapy when emotional regulation and interpersonal skills are a priority. DBT teaches concrete coping skills for handling intense feelings, tolerating distress, and improving communication. Together these approaches give both short-term strategies and deeper exploration when needed.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Frances will work with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or during brief check-ins. Live chat and messaging allow for shorter, flexible interactions and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Frances
What concerns does Frances support?
She supports anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and other life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, down-to-earth, and focused on building trust. Sessions combine listening, validation, and practical skills practice.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 34 years of clinical experience working with adults across many concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Master of Arts and is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Massachusetts.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.