Frances Berniger

Frances Berniger is a Licensed Professional Counselor with two decades of experience. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career questions. Frances also supports people coping with trauma, addiction, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.

Frances began her career as a special education teacher for sixteen years before moving into counseling. That background shapes her practical, skills-focused approach. Sessions are framed around clear goals and teachable strategies rather than vague advice.

Her work uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening space where the person sets the pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change daily routines. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help calm strong emotions and improve focus.

Frances combines Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy when people want goal-directed change, such as improving work habits or reducing substance use. She aims to help clients build tools they can use on their own day to day.

She holds LPC credentials in Texas and Virginia and practices from Texas. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How Frances Uses Practical Therapies Online

Frances commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior to reduce anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help manage strong emotions and increase present-moment focus.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to make sessions feel respectful and collaborative. That means the person’s goals guide the pace and choice of techniques. Frances will work with each person to decide which approach fits their needs and to adjust methods as goals evolve.

Many people find online work helpful for fitting therapy into busy lives, like scheduling a session during a break or avoiding travel time. Session options are not specified in this profile, so confirm current online formats before booking. The focus is on helping people build everyday skills - practical exercises, brief between-session tasks, and check-ins that can fit into a routine rather than large time commitments.