Francesca Cochard, LPC
Licensed LPC supporting youth, families, and trauma recovery
- Trauma-informed family therapy
- Child and adolescent focus
- Evidence-based interventions
About Francesca Cochard
Francesca Cochard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with six years of experience supporting children, teens, and families affected by trauma and stress-related concerns. She has worked with youth involved in the juvenile justice system and with children and adolescents in foster care, bringing experience with complex family dynamics and systems-level challenges. Her caseload also includes individuals facing anxiety, difficulty managing anger, mood disorders, and family conflict, as well as a broad range of concerns such as grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Francesca’s approach is rooted in client-centered and humanistic principles that place the individual as the expert in their own life. She guides clients toward greater internal awareness and healthier interpersonal patterns while tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and respecting cultural identities and lifestyle factors that shape experience. She incorporates evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), to address symptoms and support healing. As an LPC, Francesca holds a professional license to provide counseling in Pennsylvania and integrates practical strategies with empathic, collaborative care.
Francesca’s approach is rooted in client-centered and humanistic principles that place the individual as the expert in their own life. She guides clients toward greater internal awareness and healthier interpersonal patterns while tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and respecting cultural identities and lifestyle factors that shape experience. She incorporates evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), to address symptoms and support healing. As an LPC, Francesca holds a professional license to provide counseling in Pennsylvania and integrates practical strategies with empathic, collaborative care.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Francesca Cochard have?
Francesca Cochard has 6 years of experience working in the mental health field.
Is Francesca Cochard a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are PA LPC PC013651.
In which languages does Francesca Cochard provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Francesca Cochard located?
Francesca is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Francesca Cochard as my therapist?
You can work with Francesca Cochard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Francesca Cochard work with international clients?
Yes. Francesca Cochard works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Francesca Cochard 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 Francesca
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership where the client’s perspective guides the work. It supports self-exploration, empowerment, and personal growth, and is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. It offers practical skills for emotion regulation, problem solving, and managing stress that can be applied in day-to-day life.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relational patterns and their impact on current relationships and emotional responses. This approach can be especially useful for clients dealing with abandonment, foster care or adoption histories, family conflict, and intimacy issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Francesca collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors interventions as those needs evolve. Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access support in formats that suit individual comfort and communication styles.