- Stress and anxiety
- Practical strategies
- Workplace issues
About Frances
Frances He is a California licensed psychologist with 23 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and depression. Her approach begins with listening and recognizing each person's strengths before planning steps forward.
She believes clients know their stories best and uses that knowledge to shape practical work in sessions. Conversations focus on clear goals and small, doable changes that build confidence. Frances encourages people to try new strategies between meetings and then talk through what worked and what did not.
Her background includes long-term work with adults managing life transitions and workplace pressure. She often helps people who feel isolated, stuck after a separation, or overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities. Frances also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and on solution-focused methods to set achievable next steps. The result is a mix of noticing patterns and practicing specific skills that can reduce anxiety and improve coping.
Frances aims for a straightforward, respectful style. She values clear communication and practical plans. If someone wants steady support for stress, relationship patterns, or finding more meaning in life, she offers an approach that is direct and collaborative.
How Frances Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Frances commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test out different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT work often includes simple experiments and short exercises to try between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also uses solution-focused methods that center on setting small, achievable goals. Those techniques help clarify what a person wants to change and identify next steps that feel manageable in daily life, such as communication habits at work or brief practices to boost self-esteem.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Frances will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest which methods to use. The plan can change as work progresses so the approach stays aligned with what is helpful.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice new skills in the context of their everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace issues.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions emphasize listening, clear goals, and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Psychologist, license number CA Psychologist 18377, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.