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Frank Centonze

Practical counseling for communication and mood

LPC Texas

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Frank

Frank Centonze is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He focuses on improving communication, easing anxiety, and helping people regain direction in their lives.

Background and approach

He creates a calm space where people can name difficult feelings and figure out workable next steps. Frank uses practical, goal-focused methods to address issues like stress, depression, and addictions.

He also helps with grief, anger, and the strain that comes from caregiving and first responder roles. Sessions are straightforward and aim to build clearer habits and steadier routines.

Attachment concerns and relationship struggles are a common focus. Frank brings together approaches that help people notice patterns, change how they relate, and feel more connected to themselves.

He helps people work through family of origin issues, communication problems, and the fallout from divorce or separation. For those dealing with trauma, dissociation, or mood challenges including bipolar and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, Frank offers steady support and practical strategies.

He pays attention to co-occurring problems like substance use and codependency so treatment addresses the whole situation. With 15 years of experience, Frank aims to collaborate on clear goals.

He encourages small steps that add up to lasting change, whether someone needs short-term help with a crisis or ongoing support for longer challenges.

Approaches for online work and relationship repair

Frank uses the Gottman Method ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online sessions. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication, reducing conflict, and rebuilding trust by practicing new patterns of interaction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and choose values-driven actions so they can move forward despite difficult feelings.

Choosing an approach is part of the process and will be a joint decision. The therapist will ask about goals, daily routines, and what feels most useful. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan as progress or new needs emerge.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for conversations that benefit from face-to-face contact. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or scheduling is limited. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills between meetings, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity when travel or work schedules change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Frank address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship struggles, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines practical, client-centered work with evidence-informed approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based methods to focus on real-life change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Frank has 15 years of experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is Frank licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed in

Texas

Languages

English