Bessemer, PA Local Support & Community Resources

Fran Smith, MA, LPC, is a seasoned counselor with over twenty-five years of experience in the field. She believes that the issues faced by individuals can be effectively managed by choosing the right perspective. Utilizing a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and rational living therapy, Fran empowers clients to identify their perceived challenges and determine their approach to managing them. Her focus is on minimizing detrimental behaviors and thoughts while enhancing positive coping skills, thinking processes, and daily management abilities. Known for her straightforward and conversational style, coupled with a dry sense of humor, Fran's primary motivation is to facilitate improvement and foster freedom from stagnant areas in her clients' lives. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, substance use, anger management, couples’ issues, and adjustment challenges. Fran has worked extensively with diverse populations ranging from children to adults and individuals to couples, with a dedicated emphasis on addressing substance-related issues, anger management, and various life challenges. She is currently licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Virginia, offering telehealth services.