- Anxiety and panic
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical coping skills
About Francine
Dr. Francine Kleinpaste is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and specific concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks. She also works with clients around LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, and concerns tied to body image and isolation.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens closely and helps people name what is happening. Then she and the client pick tools that fit day-to-day life. Sessions are meant to feel like a space to talk without judgment.
Dr. Kleinpaste uses several approaches to build coping and change patterns. She incorporates client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking. She also draws on trauma-focused methods and dialectical behavior ideas when intense emotions or past hurt are central.
Her background includes a long career in counseling and organizational psychology. That experience shapes a calm, solution-minded style that aims for clear steps and measurable progress. She has worked with people affected by sexual abuse, domestic violence, and members of LGBTQIA+ and alternative lifestyle communities.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys travel, time with family, and hydroponic gardening. Her approach balances practical tools with steady support so people can regain confidence and move toward the life they want.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Dr. Kleinpaste uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people manage fear, panic, and daily stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so clients can talk through their concerns and decide what changes they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift thought patterns that feed anxiety and panic attacks, and teaches practical skills people can use between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then try strategies that fit their needs. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep continuity across moves or trips. It also lets people use shorter check-ins when needed, or choose sessions that match their daily routine and energy levels. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skill practice to an online setting so progress continues between appointments.
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 she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks. Additional focuses include LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, body image, and related life stresses.
What is her general therapy style?
She keeps therapy practical and person-centered. Sessions focus on listening first, then picking behavioral and thinking strategies that fit the person’s daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience in counseling and related work. That background informs a steady, solution-focused approach.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania. The profile lists Pennsylvania as her primary location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients can be accepted as noted in the profile.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the platform before booking to know which formats are available.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.