- Client-centered
- Cognitive Behavioral
- Solution-focused
About Frances
Frances "Francie" Pratte is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 21 years of professional experience. She draws on a prior background as a registered nurse and a long clinical career to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression.
Francie works from the view that each person knows their own life best. She treats clients as the experts on their stories and uses that stance to explore practical ways forward. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on building on existing strengths.
Her approach blends client-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. That mix is used to address problems like panic attacks, communication problems, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and feelings of guilt and shame. She also supports people dealing with life purpose questions and pregnancy or childbirth related stress.
Meetings aim to be straightforward and down-to-earth. Francie listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people test small changes that can reduce frustration and repeated arguments. She encourages short-term goals when appropriate and checks progress each week.
People who choose Francie are often looking for clear tools for anger and stress, and someone who will work alongside them to try different approaches. To begin, readers are asked to use the matching steps on the site to select an option and schedule a first session.
How Francie uses talking therapies online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps when someone wants a respectful conversation to understand their reactions and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, or repeated angry responses. Solution-Focused Therapy aims for short-term, goal-oriented steps and is useful when someone wants concrete changes to try between sessions.Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. Francie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest approaches to try together. That collaborative decision helps shape what happens week to week and what techniques are emphasized.
Session formats are not specified in her biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by making scheduling easier, reducing travel time, and allowing for shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it simpler to continue work during transitions like caregiving demands or shift work. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and progress checks to the time and setting each person has available.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Francie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus areas like caregiver stress, panic attacks, and first responder issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered stance combined with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to find practical steps that fit each person.
How much experience does she have?
Francie has 21 years of professional experience, including earlier work as a registered nurse.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and offers services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.