- Client-centered approach
- Focus on trauma recovery
- CBT and DBT tools
About Francine
Dr. Francine Kleinpaste is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 22 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns. She aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about their feelings and take steps toward change.
Dr. Kleinpaste combines client-centered listening with practical techniques to address real problems. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to help people manage intense emotions and break unhelpful thinking patterns. Trauma-focused work is offered for those recovering from past abuse and overwhelming experiences.
Her background includes long-term work supporting people affected by sexual abuse and domestic violence, and time spent with LGBTQIA+ and alternative lifestyle communities. This experience informs a direct but respectful style that focuses on each person’s goals. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps as well as deeper healing.
Dr. Kleinpaste values collaboration. She listens first, then works with people to choose strategies that fit their life. Conversations can include skill-building, problem-solving, and processing difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys travel, time with family, and experimenting with hydroponic gardening. Her approach aims to help people feel steadier, more confident, and better able to move forward.
Approaches that guide online therapy choices
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist creates space for people to talk about their feelings and goals without judgment, then follows the person’s lead to set priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems in place and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, panic, and low mood.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It teaches breathing and grounding skills, ways to tolerate distress, and strategies for clearer communication, which can be useful for mood and relationship concerns. The therapist draws from these methods alongside trauma-focused work when past harm needs careful attention.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters to the client, discuss different methods, and agree on a plan that fits the client’s goals and comfort level. This lets the work adapt as needs change over time.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example sessions can be scheduled around work, avoid travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals use these formats to help people stay consistent with treatment and apply skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, and panic attacks.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions begin with open listening and respect for each person’s experience. The approach blends client-centered listening with practical skill-building and trauma work.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 22 years of professional experience and a long history of working with people impacted by sexual abuse, domestic violence, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
What credential and location information is on file?
The therapist is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.