Frances Berniger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience.
01About Frances
Frances Berniger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. She focuses on adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and life changes. Frances offers straightforward support and practical skills to help people cope and move forward.
Frances began her career as a special education teacher, a role she held for sixteen years before moving into counseling. That background shaped her patient, step-by-step way of working with people who feel overwhelmed or stuck.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize learning tools that can be used between meetings, not just talk during them. Her day-to-day approach blends client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Mindfulness helps people manage strong emotions and stay grounded in the moment. Frances also uses solution-focused and motivational strategies to set clear, attainable goals. These methods help clients identify strengths and take small, doable steps toward change.
She pays attention to family of origin issues and to challenges such as caregiving stress, aging concerns, and the emotional effects of serious illness. People working with Frances can expect a calm, compassionate environment and practical homework between sessions. She offers audio and video sessions as well as phone, live chat, and text-based messaging so that therapy can fit into busy lives.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701005365 · expires June 2026
- LPC (Texas)
- License 19447 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1508060013 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Frances lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Frances names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Frances names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered work means the conversation starts with the person's needs and goals. The therapist listens, reflects what matters most, and helps shape the plan around the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting thought patterns and testing them with practical exercises to reduce anxiety or depressive feelings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices that help when emotions run high or attention drifts, useful for stress, grief, and trauma recovery.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most useful and try methods that match goals and preferences. Progress is collaborative - goals are adjusted as needed and techniques are tailored to what works best for the client.
Online sessions offer flexibility that helps people fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other for a fuller connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, homework exchanges, or support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to use CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused steps in the moments they matter.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Frances focus on?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, and many life-change challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is pragmatic and compassionate, emphasizing clear goals and skills people can use between sessions.
What background informs her work?
Frances spent sixteen years as a special education teacher before becoming a counselor and now has twenty years of counseling experience.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds Licensed Professional Counselor credentials in Texas and Virginia and practices from Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
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 for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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