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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

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.

Reviewed June 2024

Fran is great and has a great deal of experience with respect to teaching mindfulness and CBT.

Reviewed April 2024

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

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

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:

4.5

36 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Recommend Great Amazing Helpful Thoughtful Compassion Insightful Understanding Anxiety

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.

Reviewed June 2024

Fran is great and has a great deal of experience with respect to teaching mindfulness and CBT.

Reviewed April 2024

Fran is always available to talk; he is patient and insightful. I feel very comfortable sharing my thoughts with him!

Reviewed May 2023

LOVE Fran!

Reviewed April 2023

Very compassionate and caring… patient and smart

Reviewed March 2023

He is magnificent!

Reviewed February 2023

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.

Reviewed February 2023

Extremely understanding and gives amazing advice!

Reviewed January 2023

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.

Reviewed December 2022

He’s very very good

Reviewed September 2022

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!

Reviewed September 2022

Fran is awesome!

Reviewed August 2022

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.

Reviewed July 2022

He’s awesome!

Reviewed June 2022

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!

Reviewed May 2022

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

Reviewed April 2022

Amazing

Reviewed April 2022

very useful and kind

Reviewed April 2022

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.

Reviewed April 2022

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.

Reviewed March 2022

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 :)

Reviewed March 2022

Great

Reviewed March 2022

Stand up, amazing, and insightful

Reviewed February 2022

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!

Reviewed February 2022

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.

Reviewed February 2022

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!

Reviewed February 2022

Helpful and provides a direction, doesn’t just listen.

Reviewed February 2022

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.

Reviewed January 2022

I've said it before and I have to say it again my my therapist, Fran is AWESOME!!!!!

Reviewed December 2021

Francis is thoughtful, kind and intelligent. I appreciate his help.

Reviewed December 2021

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.

Reviewed December 2021

Very happy with Fran

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed November 2021

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.

Reviewed August 2021

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.

Reviewed March 2021

Terrific listener... very easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable. Always feel understood and lighter after session

Reviewed February 2021

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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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