Dr. Francine Kleinpaste

Dr. Francine Kleinpaste is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with more than two decades of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ issues. Her language is direct and practical, and she aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.

She creates a calm space where people can talk about painful experiences without judgment. Sessions focus on understanding what is causing distress now and finding usable ways to cope. The work often includes setting small goals and practicing new skills between meetings.

Her approach blends several methods to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to address mood and anxiety symptoms and teach emotional regulation skills. Trauma-focused work supports people who have been harmed or feel stuck because of past events.

Dr. Kleinpaste also attends to concerns around body image, gender dysphoria, and alternative sexual cultures, and she has experience with caregiver stress, communication problems, and midlife transitions. She describes therapy as collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on building confidence and emotional resilience.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and gardening projects. Her background combines long-term counseling experience with a focus on helping people find clearer paths forward.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. It helps people feel heard and supported while they name priorities and decide what to work on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical exercises to change them; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on safely processing past harm and building skills to manage distressing memories and reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences. Then she will suggest methods to try and adjust them as needed in a collaborative way.

The aim of online therapy is to fit sessions into everyday life more easily. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online meetings can make it simpler to schedule appointments around work or caregiving, allow quieter check-ins when time is limited, and support consistent follow-up after a change in routine. Licensed professionals can use the same therapy methods online as in person, adapting exercises and assignments so they work well between meetings.