LPC

Frances Berniger, LPC

Experience20 years
LocationTexas
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Frances

Frances Berniger is an LPC with two decades of clinical experience who focuses on adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on a background that includes many years in special education before moving into counseling, which informs a practical, skills-based approach to helping people manage emotions, cope with loss, and address interpersonal difficulties.

Her style centers on collaboration and respect, offering a compassionate environment where clients learn concrete strategies through methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing. Sessions emphasize skill building, problem solving, and strengthening resilience so clients can meet day-to-day demands and long-term goals.

Frances works as a licensed professional counselor in Texas and holds LPC credentials for VA and TX, and she tailors support to each person’s circumstances while encouraging measurable progress. Clients can expect an approachable clinician who values practical tools and steady support.

Communication preferences are accommodated through multiple session formats, and guidance is provided with attention to individual strengths and realistic strategies for change.

Applying evidence-based approaches in online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective and building a therapeutic relationship that supports personal growth; it helps clients feel heard and guides collaborative goal setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for easing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-management skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation for a variety of concerns.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic work. Frances will collaborate with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapt methods - combining client-centered support, CBT techniques, mindfulness practices, or solution-focused strategies - so the plan fits the individual and evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with this practice uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow people to connect from their homes or workplaces, fit sessions around busy schedules, and continue care during life transitions while maintaining a consistent therapeutic process led by a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Frances commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, addictions, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, and career or family-related problems.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is collaborative and skills-oriented, blending client-centered warmth with practical methods like CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to help clients build coping tools and solve problems.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience, including a prior career in special education that contributes to a practical, teaching-oriented style of counseling.

Where is Frances licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials listed as TX LPC 19447 and VA LPC 0701005365, and she practices from Texas.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Virginia, Texas

Languages

English

What Frances can help with

Frances Berniger works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Frances works with Adults , 35+, experiencing grief, depression, and anxiety.

How Frances approaches therapy

Frances's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Frances is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 20 years of clinical experience.