Cindi Frechette, LICSW
Help to cut through worry and overthinking
Details
| Name | Cindi Frechette |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LICSW |
| Based in | Massachusetts |
| Licensed in | Massachusetts |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Cindi
Cindi Frechette is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who focuses on helping people cut through worry and overthinking. She uses practical strategies to address stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting concerns, and relationship strain. Cindi aims to help people find clearer thinking and more usable ways to cope at home and work.
She blends narrative ideas with client-centered work to surface the stories that shape everyday reactions. Cindi also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice thought patterns and mindfulness practices to steady attention.
Background and approach
Together these approaches help people spot small shifts that lead to less reactivity and more choice. Her style is strengths-minded and solution-focused. Sessions often involve identifying stressful thoughts, breaking problems into steps, and using resources already in a person’s life.
Coaching elements appear when someone wants practical plans for routines, parenting, or work-life balance. Cindi earned a Master of Arts in Social Work from Simmons College and holds the LICSW credential in Massachusetts. She brings eight years of clinical experience to online formats including in-home and outpatient backgrounds noted in her training history.
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. People who prefer concise check-ins or slower-paced reflection will find different formats useful. Cindi works in English and does not provide services to international clients.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Coping with life changes among the things Cindi works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Cindi among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Cindi among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Cindi among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Cindi among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cindi among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Cindi directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Cindi directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical methods can work online
Many clients find Narrative Therapy useful for naming the stories that shape daily reactions and relationships. This approach helps people separate themselves from unhelpful narratives and see alternative ways to act when old patterns show up. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting connection so the client feels heard and can lead changes at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers hands-on tools to spot and test thoughts that fuel anxiety or depression and to change routines that worsen symptoms.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. That plan can shift as things change, with experiments and small steps to see what helps most.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows short check-ins during a busy day, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Cindi commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, mood concerns like depression and bipolar, and issues such as burnout and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths-minded and solution-focused, combining narrative listening with client-centered care and practical CBT and mindfulness techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and routines.
What is her professional background?
Cindi holds a Master of Arts in Social Work from Simmons College and has eight years of clinical experience working across community, in-home, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and practices from Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and rhythms.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
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