Frances Recchi, LMHC
Experienced LMHC for trauma and anxiety
- Trauma-informed care
- CBT and DBT
- Strength-based support
About Frances Recchi
Frances Recchi brings 34 years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of life challenges. She practices person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed therapy that prioritizes respectful listening, validation, and the client’s own resources. Holding a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and licensed as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Recchi combines skilled clinical guidance with a calm, steady presence to help people explore painful emotions and difficult decisions.
She works with individuals facing life transitions, recurring relationship or career patterns, and more intense symptoms such as panic, anxiety, depression, distorted thoughts, PTSD, and substance use. Her work focuses on reducing self-defeating behaviors and facilitating movement from stuck places toward greater self-acceptance and personal growth. By attending to each person’s unique story, she helps make sense of experiences of loss, fear, anger, and indecision while offering practical tools and emotional support.
Based in Massachusetts and offering services in English, Recchi draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and trauma-focused techniques tailored to each person’s needs. Her LMHC credential (MA LMHC 2040) reflects advanced training and long-standing clinical practice.
She works with individuals facing life transitions, recurring relationship or career patterns, and more intense symptoms such as panic, anxiety, depression, distorted thoughts, PTSD, and substance use. Her work focuses on reducing self-defeating behaviors and facilitating movement from stuck places toward greater self-acceptance and personal growth. By attending to each person’s unique story, she helps make sense of experiences of loss, fear, anger, and indecision while offering practical tools and emotional support.
Based in Massachusetts and offering services in English, Recchi draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and trauma-focused techniques tailored to each person’s needs. Her LMHC credential (MA LMHC 2040) reflects advanced training and long-standing clinical practice.
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.
Is Frances Recchi a licensed therapist?
Yes. Frances Recchi holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: MA LMHC 2040.
In which languages does Frances Recchi provide therapy?
Therapy is provided 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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
Frances Recchi integrates several practical approaches suited to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing a supportive, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals and strengths guide the process; it helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping skills. Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the effects of traumatic experiences, helping people process painful memories and build strategies to manage related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Recchi works with each person to understand their concerns, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit their needs. This collaborative planning helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and different communication styles. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations and can support ongoing progress through regular, adaptable contact with a therapist.