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Frances Berniger, LPC
Texas
LPC - adult anxiety and grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Frances
Frances Berniger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Virginia with 20 years of experience. She focuses on adults 35 and older who are dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, addictive patterns, and low self-esteem.
She began her career as a special education teacher for sixteen years before moving into counseling. That background informs a practical, skills-focused style. Sessions are aimed at helping people learn ways to manage strong emotions and handle life changes more effectively.
Frances uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work. In practice she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different responses, and build concrete coping skills. She emphasizes measurable steps rather than vague promises.
She often works with people affected by difficult family dynamics, including issues tied to narcissistic personality traits in others, and with caregivers facing stress. Other areas she addresses include career strain, intimacy and commitment concerns, grief after loss, and chronic worry or anger.
Sessions typically teach short-term strategies and longer-term skills. She encourages clients to set clear goals, practice new responses between sessions, and review progress regularly. People who prefer audio contact have often chosen that format in her recent work, and video is offered when clients prefer it.
How her approaches translate to online work
Frances commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and focuses on small experiments you can try between sessions to reduce worry or change patterns that cause distress.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and acceptance skills that reduce reactivity. Mindfulness helps with anxiety, stress, and coping after loss by training simple awareness practices. Client-Centered Therapy informs her stance in sessions by prioritizing the client's perspective and pacing so goals come from the person rather than the therapist.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Frances will discuss options, try methods that match a person’s goals, and adjust techniques based on what helps. That collaborative process means plans can shift if a method is not a good fit.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking. In recent work many people preferred audio-only sessions and video was offered when requested. Ask about available formats so sessions fit into your routine - for example a short audio check-in during a work break or a full video session for a longer discussion - without assuming a particular option is provided.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps adults 35+ with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is practical and skills-based, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience and previously worked as a special education teacher for sixteen years.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Virginia and practices out of Texas.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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