Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Frances
Frances "Francie" Pratte is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with over 21 years of professional experience. She centers sessions on the person's own goals and strengths and encourages practical steps to reduce stress and anger. Francie keeps language plain and direct so conversations are easy to follow on a phone or during a busy day.
Francie draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to each person's experience.
Background and approach
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy guides short-term goal-setting and concrete progress checks. Her focus includes stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and anger management.
She also supports people facing caregiver strain, first responder issues, and struggles around guilt, shame, or life purpose. Francie has experience with panic disorder and concerns tied to pregnancy and childbirth. Francie’s background includes work as a registered nurse before moving into therapy.
That combined experience shapes a practical, calm approach to problem solving. Sessions aim to combine listening with hands-on strategies you can use between meetings. People who choose Francie can expect straightforward conversation, clear goals, and techniques from evidence-informed approaches.
She invites clients to name what matters most and to try workable steps toward feeling steadier and more in control.
What Frances works with
Everything Frances lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Frances's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
Approaches Frances lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead to understand what matters most. It helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through feelings and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and uses simple experiments to test new ways of responding; this can be useful for anxiety, anger, and panic symptoms. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical steps and measurable goals to create quick momentum in sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make sense based on goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. She adapts techniques over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets someone use visual cues and longer conversations, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage follow-up between sessions, and try approaches that suit daily life.
Questions people ask about Frances
What concerns does Francie help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and anger. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, first responder issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, panic attacks, and pregnancy-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Francie uses a straightforward, person-centered style and aims to build on strengths. She combines listening with practical exercises and short-term goal work.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 21 years of professional experience to her practice, including prior work as a registered nurse before moving into therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Can I work with her in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Francie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Francie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.