LMHC

Frances Recchi, LMHC

Experience34 years
LocationMassachusetts
Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Self esteem
Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Frances

Frances Recchi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 34 years of clinical experience supporting people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, ADHD, and a wide range of related concerns.

Background and approach

She brings a person-centered, strength-based stance that emphasizes validation and acceptance while offering steady clinical guidance informed by trauma-focused methods. Her practice blends Internal Family Systems work with cognitive and behavioral strategies as well as psychodynamic and dialectical approaches when helpful, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs.

Frances holds an MA and practices in Massachusetts as an LMHC, and she focuses on helping clients untangle repetitive patterns, move through painful emotions, and build toward greater self-understanding and life effectiveness.

Her approach aims to create connection and trust so clients can explore family and attachment dynamics, coping skills, identity and self-esteem, and recovery from substance use or compulsive behaviors. Frances welcomes clients who are seeking a collaborative, compassionate therapist to navigate life transitions, career or relational dilemmas, and deeper trauma-related work.

She accepts international clients and conducts sessions using several online formats to increase access for those balancing busy lives or geographic distance.

How Frances Integrates Therapeutic Models Online

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is used to help clients identify and relate to the different parts of themselves, offering a way to understand internal conflicts and heal from trauma or persistent patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides clear, practical tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety or depression. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration to create a supportive environment where clients can explore feelings and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Frances works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, history, and preferences. She draws on IFS, CBT, and client-centered principles as needed and adapts treatment over time based on progress and feedback so therapy remains responsive and goal-focused.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, and distance. Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access care from Massachusetts or from other locations internationally. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while collaborating with a licensed professional on pacing and format that suit each individual.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Frances address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and many related areas such as body image and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is person-centered and strength-based with trauma-informed sensitivity, combining Internal Family Systems with CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic ideas as appropriate for the client’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 34 years of professional experience providing psychotherapy to adults with diverse presenting concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

Frances holds an MA and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing from Massachusetts.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions for people who live outside the region.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English