Hi. My name is Dr. VanBockel and I’m a licensed mental health counselor. I have a PhD in health psychology and I have been working with all ages for over 20 years. I have worked with adolescents, adults, couples and families. My strength when helping people is helping them identify their strengths to improve quality of life by managing their anxiety, panic, depression, grief/loss, family issues, stages of life transitions and other challenges such as trauma and life stressors.
I believe that it is my role to support you and help you look at options to deal with your struggles and daily challenges that you have identified. I believe everyone has strengths and skills to make changes in their life and I will help recognize and use these strengths to look for options
I’m a down to earth person, non-judgmental, provide an empathetic and safe environment. My techniques include strategies from Reality Therapy, Client-Centered Therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Family Systems theories. My approach is individualized based on your needs
I’m a good listener and have a sense of humor with interaction in my practice. It can be a big step to start therapy and it has to be a good fit. If you decide my style is not a fit for you I will encourage you to let me know. And do the best to help you find support that works as this process is about making sure that you have what you need and I encouraged open and honest communication.
I am looking forward to working with you.
Dr Fran
SPECIALTIES
1) Anxiety stressed
2) Trauma
3) Depression
4) Anger management
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues, family conflicts, self-esteem, coping with life changes, caregiver issues and communication problems
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Solutions-Focused Therapy and Trauma Focus Therapy
Years of experience is: 20
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
SD LPC-MH LPC-MH2221
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I appreciate thats she is straight to the point. Quick easy sessions with weekly "assignments" to help better myself and my mental health.
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Frances for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes