Cindi Frechette, LICSW - Therapist in Massachusetts

About Cindi

Cindi Frechette is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who helps people cut through worry and overthinking. She focuses on practical steps that reduce stress and ease anxiety. She also brings attention to parenting challenges and family dynamics in a straightforward way.

Her style is strengths-based and solution-focused. Sessions look at the thoughts behind strong emotions and identify small, concrete changes to try. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to shift unhelpful patterns.

Background and approach

Narrative techniques help people reframe difficult stories about themselves. Cindi has eight years of clinical experience and practices in Massachusetts. Her approach blends listening with concrete coaching so people can apply what they learn between sessions.

She pays attention to communication and caregiver stress as part of family and parenting concerns. Conversations tend to be collaborative and practical. She helps people spot resources around them and plans steps they feel ready to try.

Work may include coping strategies for panic or depression, skills for managing impulsivity, or support through life transitions like pregnancy and postpartum changes. Sessions can include talk-based work and brief exercises to practice new ways of responding. The focus is on clear, usable skills for daily life and on helping people find purpose and better balance.

Cindi aims to make change feel manageable and relevant to each person’s situation.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can find their own answers; it helps when someone needs empathy and a calm space to sort priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers clear skills to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and shift unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying CBT exercises one week and a narrative or mindfulness practice the next to see what fits best.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and caregivers. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from home, phone sessions allow for quick check-ins, and live chat or text-based messaging supports brief coaching and follow-up between appointments. These options make it easier to use therapy tools in everyday life and maintain continuity during life changes or busy schedules.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cindi commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, parenting and family issues as well as mood concerns like depression and bipolar. Other areas include ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career worries, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are strengths-based and solution-focused with a practical tone. She helps identify thought patterns, tests small changes, and teaches skills to use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Cindi holds a Master of Arts and has eight years of clinical experience. She has worked in community, in-home, outpatient, and inpatient settings.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a LICSW and practices in Massachusetts. The credential listed is MA LICSW 116436.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Massachusetts
Languages: English

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