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Dr. Francine Kleinpaste

Compassionate therapist focusing on practical change

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
22 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Francine

Dr. Francine Kleinpaste is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

With 22 years of clinical experience, she emphasizes creating a respectful atmosphere where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and work toward practical, achievable change. Her work draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions.

She brings particular attention to areas such as autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiving stress, gender dysphoria, and diverse sexual cultures including BDSM and kink. Her background includes extensive experience with survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence and with people navigating identity and relationship transitions.

Dr. Kleinpaste aims to help clients build coping skills, reduce distress, and clarify personal goals.

She encourages a collaborative process that respects each person’s pace and priorities while offering practical tools to support lasting change.

Approaches that inform online work and practical benefits

Dr. Kleinpaste routinely uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete strategies for reducing anxiety, managing mood, and changing behaviors. She also integrates trauma-focused methods to support people processing the impacts of abuse and other distressing experiences, using targeted techniques aimed at reducing trauma-related symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting the plan over time so the treatment fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and the ability to access care from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, experiment with different session styles, and integrate therapeutic work into a busy life while staying connected to licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, LGBT-related issues, and trauma and abuse, along with related areas such as panic, mood disorders, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is the overall therapy style and approach?
The clinician blends client-centered care with structured, skills-based approaches such as CBT and DBT, and employs trauma-focused and solution-oriented techniques depending on the client’s needs.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
The therapist has 22 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence and members of LGBTQ and alternative lifestyle communities.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing out of Pennsylvania with the license identifier PA LPC PC012065.
Which languages are available and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered for therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing multiple ways to engage in treatment.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English