Frank Centonze, LPC
Helping people rewrite painful life stories
Details
| Name | Frank Centonze |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Frank
Frank Centonze is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He uses Narrative-informed work alongside practical therapies to help people rethink the stories they tell about themselves and move toward healthier patterns. He focuses on clear, down-to-earth help for stress, anxiety, addiction, mood challenges, grief, and relationship struggles.
Clients meet a therapist who favors plain talk and steady pacing. Sessions often look at how past events shape current choices and feelings.
Background and approach
Frank helps people name painful patterns like shame, emptiness, or codependency and then tries out small, doable changes. His work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach coping tools and shift unhelpful thinking. Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about relationship patterns and fatherhood or caregiver stress when those topics arise.
Frank has 15 years of clinical experience in a range of settings. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life. Sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
People who reach out usually begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. That first conversation focuses on immediate concerns and practical next steps. Over time the work aims to reduce overwhelm and increase the kinds of choices that match a client's values.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Frank works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Frank among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Frank among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Frank among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Frank among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Frank among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Frank among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Frank among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Frank among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Frank among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Frank among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Frank 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 he 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 Frank directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT work online
Frank blends Narrative approaches with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas to guide online work. Narrative work focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps rewrite those stories so they no longer hold someone back. It can be useful for issues like emptiness, identity struggles, and family of origin concerns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and still take actions that match their values. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants practical steps to move forward. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current communication and closeness, which can help with fatherhood issues, caregiver stress, and relationship problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust if something isn’t working. The aim is to work together to find tools and new ways of looking at problems.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or check in during busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while still using Narrative, ACT, and attachment ideas.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Frank help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship issues, grief, anger, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style blends Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on stories, values, and practical skills in short, focused sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Frank offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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