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Online therapist

Kwesi Franco

Practical CBT for stress and relationships

Credentials
LPC
Experience
3 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kwesi

Kwesi Franco is an LPC who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and parenting challenges. He writes plainly and focuses on practical steps that people can use between sessions. Sessions aim to untangle unhelpful thoughts and shift small habits that get in the way of daily functioning.

Kwesi practices in Georgia and conducts work in English. Clients can expect a collaborative process that looks at thinking patterns and behavior.

Background and approach

Kwesi talks through core beliefs and how those beliefs affect feelings and actions now. He traces where some patterns may have started and links that history to current problems like commitment concerns, jealousy, or family conflict. His background includes focused use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which he pairs with straightforward coaching to support life purpose, career decisions, and self-esteem work.

He also addresses intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, and areas like hoarding or isolation. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on clear steps to try between meetings. Kwesi has three years of professional experience as an LPC.

He uses that experience to offer guidance on topics such as blended family issues, fatherhood questions, divorce and separation, and forgiveness work. His approach tends to be direct, respectful, and focused on what will make daily life easier. For parents worried about family strain, he frames therapy as a place to sort priorities and practice new ways of communicating.

The work aims to reduce conflict and build clearer patterns for moving forward.

Using CBT Online to Address Everyday Problems

Kwesi primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more helpful ones. CBT often helps with anxiety, stress, relationship tension, and parenting challenges by focusing on small, concrete changes people can make day to day.

He pairs CBT with straightforward coaching techniques to help clients set goals, try new behaviors, and track progress. This blend suits people who want a clear, practical plan for improving self-esteem, work-life balance, and intimate relationships. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; Kwesi works with each person to decide what methods best fit their goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit sessions around parenting duties, work, or travel. The various formats also allow follow-up check-ins and quick coaching moments between longer sessions, so progress can continue outside scheduled appointments.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kwesi address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters along with parenting, intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, anger, self-esteem, and career coaching. Additional areas include blended family issues, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, hoarding, isolation, jealousy, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change everyday behaviors. The style is practical and goal-oriented, with steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Kwesi has three years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience informs his practical, skills-based approach.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential GA LPC LPC004960 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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