This has been my first experience with consistent therapy. Francis pointed me toward self-compassion and provided with practical tools to help me practice it. He listened to other exploratory areas of concern and helped me define patterns of thinking that lead to various outcomes. This coincides with being mindful when making choices, and give myself compassion to be OK with the choices I ultimately make. I highly recommend him as a therapist.
Francis Prunier, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Francis is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Francis. View 36 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Massachusetts and Florida
Recent reviews
Fran is great and has a great deal of experience with respect to teaching mindfulness and CBT.
More about Francis
- 46 years' experience
- Male
- LICSW, LCSW
Thank you for considering BetterHelp and thank you for considering me as your counselor.
I am a therapist with many years of experience and I am a Massachusetts Licensed Clinical Social Worker.. I use a strength based approach, encouraging people to build on past positive attributes and past strengths and coping skills. I have a history of working with people having a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I have worked with people experiencing loss and despair. I have also helped people struggling with alcohol and drugs.
I am supportive and aware of putting my clients first. I view life optimistically. You have potential for change by entering into counseling and taking some corrective actions. Changes regarding expectations and approach can make a difference. My role is to understand you, listen to you and to provide helpful suggestions. You will find that my style is to use empathy and warmth. My belief is that you have the ability to find solutions. I am trained in psychodynamic insight oriented therapy. I have experience in CBT and mindfulness meditation. Establishing a positive, supportive relationship is key to my counseling method. My goal is for you to improve coping and to make changes now and for the future. A better life is a realistic goal. I look forward to working with you. Make a choice to improve your life, you are worth it.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Francis Prunier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215339734.
- LICSW · Massachusetts · 104514 · Expires December 2024
- LCSW · Florida · SW20338 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Francis Prunier
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
This has been my first experience with consistent therapy. Francis pointed me toward self-compassion and provided with practical tools to help me practice it. He listened to other exploratory areas of concern and helped me define patterns of thinking that lead to various outcomes. This coincides with being mindful when making choices, and give myself compassion to be OK with the choices I ultimately make. I highly recommend him as a therapist.
Fran is great and has a great deal of experience with respect to teaching mindfulness and CBT.
Fran is always available to talk; he is patient and insightful. I feel very comfortable sharing my thoughts with him!
LOVE Fran!
Very compassionate and caring… patient and smart
He is magnificent!
I have talked with Francis for about 6-7 months now and he is a great listener and easy to talk to. His drive to understand you and work with you is above and beyond what I am used to in a therapist. He is really good at having you try routines and practices you haven't tried before. Would highly recommend.
Extremely understanding and gives amazing advice!
Fran listens to me and offers tools and strategies that manage my anxiety at work, as well as in my relationships with loved ones. I highly recommend his help to anyone dealing with anxiety/depression.
He’s very very good
Francis Prunier is the absolute best therapist I have ever had! I cannot sufficiently express how thankful I am to have such a gifted practitioner. I answered 10 to the question of how likely I would be to recommend him to a friend. But honestly I want to keep him all to myself. He's just that awesome!
Fran is awesome!
Francis is very thoughtful and kind, a great listener and offers positive perspectives for me to ponder. He has been very helpful to me during a difficult time and has guided me as I navigate a rough journey.
He’s awesome!
Francis was a tremendous help to me over a 4 month period when I seeked out therapy. He was caring and listened but more importantly was intentional about setting goals and providing tools and methods for me to work on. He didn’t just provide a space to vent and talk about my struggles, he played an active role in getting me out of my situation and helping me recognize paterns and develop coping strategies. In my initial sessions I expressed that I thought it might take me 10 or so months to “get better”. Francis was quick to push back on that and urged me not to set expectations. After 3-4 months, I am really proud to have gotten through a lot of my heartbreak and depression issues, and while there is always more work to be done, I’m really happy with where I left things. I got my entire sense of self worth back, I was able to make new friends and lasting connections, I was able to help others around me and it was an incredible Experience. I’m very grateful to Mr. Prunier’s guidance and I look forward to starting this next chapter of mine!
Fran is absolutely awesome! He's helped me through some really tough times and has helped me develop coping skills. I've had several therapist over the years and he has by far the best one! I don't know what I'd do without him
Amazing
very useful and kind
Fran was great. He listened, asked me questions that made me stop and think about how I was feeling. He validated those feelings, and pointed out ways to help me deal with them. He also knew our sessions were going to be limited, so he went out of his way to provide me with resources that would help me continue to work on myself. Enjoyed talking with him, it was like talking to a friend instead of a therapist.
Fran has helped me work through a very difficult after the fact period. I am eternally greatful for him and those who do this hard work.
I’ve been working with Fran for Quite a few months now and I am so happy to continue seeing him every week. He is a very good listener and shows me a perspective that wasn’t obvious before each session. I’ve been able to share a variety of different topics with him which he has handled amazingly. I love how he can help me through those different situations and ask me just the right amount of questions. I think many people would love to have Fran as their therapist :)
Great
Stand up, amazing, and insightful
Francis is an excellent listener and has tremendous experience in the field of mental health and counselling. His therapy is always guided with compassion and optimism. Highly recommend!
Francis has been a supportive and guiding light in a pivotal time of my life. His compassionate insights are the highlights of my week and have helped to accelerate my own growth and understanding of myself deeply. I so appreciate the additional resources he offers to me for use between sessions that serve as reminders for me to breath, reflect on what we've discussed and overall feel cared for and appreciated. I couldn't recommend Francis enough.
While only having had a few sessions to date with Fran, it is very clear that he is a highly skilled and supportive professional. Very punctual (unlike me) and very accessible on the app if I have a question or other message for him. Always look forward to our sessions each week!
Helpful and provides a direction, doesn’t just listen.
Francis is very helpful and I start to find new hope in my life. Thanks for Fran's help during my worst period and listen to me carefully. Appreciate it a lot.
I've said it before and I have to say it again my my therapist, Fran is AWESOME!!!!!
Francis is thoughtful, kind and intelligent. I appreciate his help.
Francis is so wonderful to work with! He is extremely insightful, patient and dependable. So considerate and helpful. We couldn’t have gone through what we did without him and we will forever value our time together.
Very happy with Fran
Meeting with Fran has helped my life in so many ways. He is incredibly skilled and attentive and so thoughtful in the advice and encouragement he provides. He has amazing wisdom and is very engaged in the fine details of the parts of my life I need help with.
Francis prunier is absolutely the best counselor I've ever worked with! Despite all the problems I've had with better helps billing, I do not want to lose my counselor. I'm doing everything I can to work out the financials so I can keep Fran. He is absolutely awesome! I don't know what I do without him.
Fran is extremely attentive, thoughtful, knowledgeable, positive, and encouraging. I could not have made it through my troubles without him. I am so thankful that he has been brought into my life.
Terrific listener... very easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable. Always feel understood and lighter after session
Frequently asked questions
Does Francis Prunier offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Francis Prunier works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Francis Prunier speak?
Francis Prunier speaks English.
How many years of experience does Francis Prunier have?
Francis Prunier has 46 years of experience.
Where is Francis Prunier licensed to practice?
Francis Prunier is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and Florida.
Does Francis Prunier accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Francis Prunier accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Francis Prunier offer?
Francis Prunier offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Francis Prunier?
Francis Prunier can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Francis Prunier?
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