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Entry 349127Massachusetts / United States

Frankie Vera

Frankie Vera, LMHC

Massachusetts 8 years in practice

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LMHC - Anxiety and Trauma

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  • Stress and depression
  • Substance use focus
  • Spanish and English

About Frankie

Licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with eight years of experience, Frankie Vera helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction, family problems, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Frankie emphasizes practical steps and clear conversation to address what matters now.

Frankie works in a collaborative way. He listens first, then helps set simple goals. Sessions often include talking through patterns, testing strategies, and adjusting what isn’t working. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those choices.

Clients can expect a direct style that focuses on skills and coping tools. That can mean learning ways to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, repair relationship communication, or handle traumatic memories at a manageable pace. Sessions aim to be straightforward and actionable.

Frankie’s background includes eight years working with adults on both common and complex concerns, including crisis situations. He brings experience addressing substance use alongside mood and trauma-related problems. The MA LMHC credential appears as MA LMHC and reflects his clinical role in Massachusetts.

To begin, people use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location. International clients are not currently accepted.

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Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help

Frankie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety and depression and for building specific coping skills. Trauma-informed care means sessions proceed with attention to how past trauma affects current reactions and safety; this approach helps people process traumatic experiences at a manageable pace while minimizing retraumatization.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Frankie works collaboratively to decide which techniques fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He will adjust methods as progress is made and as a client’s priorities change.

Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a weekday or evening routine. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm current session options before booking. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time, which may help people manage ongoing care in a way that fits their life.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-harm

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Massachusetts

Languages

English, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also focuses on drug and alcohol addiction, family problems, men's issues, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Frankie uses a collaborative, practical approach that emphasizes clear goals and coping skills. Sessions focus on talking through patterns and testing strategies that fit a person’s life.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including crisis situations.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds the MA LMHC credential and practices in Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are used for sessions and how much do they cost?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Frankie Vera

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