About Frank
Frank Pavone helps people who are stressed, anxious, or struggling after loss. He works with those facing relationship and family conflict, addiction, anger, sleep problems, or changes at work and home. Frank uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to address what matters most to each person.
He draws on 17 years as a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, in California. That background includes work with people affected by family violence, survivors of sexual assault, and those coping with depression, grief, and adjustment after separation.
How Frank works
He has also provided counseling tied to school behavior and substance use issues for young people in diversion settings. In sessions he focuses on the person in front of him and on clear goals. Frank uses client-centered methods to identify strengths and find solutions that fit the client’s life.
He often combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and dialectical behavior skills are part of his practice when they help clients manage strong emotions, reduce reactivity, and improve communication. Motivational interviewing is used when people need help resolving mixed feelings about change.
Frank pays attention to cultural and family context when shaping a plan. He offers therapy by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the clinician’s availability.
Frank lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Frank works with
The areas below are the ones Frank selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate to online support
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building goals that make sense to the person. It supports people who want a collaborative space to talk through problems and decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change thinking patterns that make anxiety, depression, or sleep problems worse. It includes practical exercises and small behavior changes that clients can practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend methods to try together. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust the plan as needs change.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or during a short break. Live chat and messaging let people check in between meetings or use written reflection when that feels more comfortable. These options increase flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or travel.
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