Frances Recchi, LMHC
Trauma-informed LMHC with 34 years experience
- Person-centered approach
- Trauma and anxiety expertise
- Flexible online sessions
About Frances Recchi
Frances Recchi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 34 years of clinical experience who brings a compassionate, person-centered approach to adult therapy. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and draws on strength-based and trauma-informed principles to help clients navigate a wide range of life challenges. Frances emphasizes building connection and trust as the foundation for therapeutic work, offering validation, acceptance, and steady guidance while helping people make meaningful changes.
Her practice addresses issues such as life transitions, relationship and career patterns that feel self-defeating, panic and anxiety symptoms, depression, post-traumatic stress, substance use, and other habits that interfere with well-being. Frances provides a calm presence and practical expertise to help individuals move through stuck places toward greater self-acceptance and actualization. As an LMHC she is trained to assess, diagnose, and treat emotional and behavioral concerns using evidence-informed methods.
Frances’ work is tailored to each person's story, with attention to the interplay of pain, loss, fear, anger, and indecision within a unique life context. Her goal is to help clients develop insight, practical coping skills, and clearer pathways forward while honoring their strengths and resilience.
Her practice addresses issues such as life transitions, relationship and career patterns that feel self-defeating, panic and anxiety symptoms, depression, post-traumatic stress, substance use, and other habits that interfere with well-being. Frances provides a calm presence and practical expertise to help individuals move through stuck places toward greater self-acceptance and actualization. As an LMHC she is trained to assess, diagnose, and treat emotional and behavioral concerns using evidence-informed methods.
Frances’ work is tailored to each person's story, with attention to the interplay of pain, loss, fear, anger, and indecision within a unique life context. Her goal is to help clients develop insight, practical coping skills, and clearer pathways forward while honoring their strengths and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
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 shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Frances Recchi have?
Frances Recchi has 34 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Frances Recchi a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: MA LMHC 2040.
In which languages does Frances Recchi provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Frances Recchi located?
Frances Recchi is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Frances Recchi as my therapist?
You can work with Frances Recchi through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Frances Recchi work with international clients?
Yes, Frances Recchi works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Frances Recchi cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Frances Recchi
Frances integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused approaches to support people working through emotional pain and life challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so the person feels heard and respected while exploring values and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact and build coping skills.Frances approaches treatment as a collaborative process. She partners with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. That collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and empowered in the work.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations. For many people, remote sessions provide a practical and effective way to receive consistent therapeutic support.