Francis Prunier, LCSW, LICSW
Licensed social worker with 46 years experience
- Trauma and grief support
- CBT and mindfulness therapy
- Video and phone sessions
About Francis Prunier
Francis Prunier is a licensed social worker based in Massachusetts who brings 46 years of clinical experience to his therapeutic practice. He offers steady, empathic support to adults facing a wide range of life challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma recovery, and grief. Drawing on a long career, he tailors interventions to each person's circumstances and emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside deeper exploration of life patterns.
Prunier is experienced in guiding people through transitions such as midlife changes, young adult struggles, caregiver stress, and complex family dynamics. He creates a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can examine difficult emotions, work through past hurts, and build resilience for current and future challenges. His work often focuses on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and addressing intimacy and attachment concerns.
He holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, which indicate licensure as a clinical social worker qualified to provide psychotherapy. Across his practice he integrates evidence-informed methods with a compassionate stance to help clients clarify goals, process painful experiences, and identify meaningful next steps. Prunier’s aim is to help individuals rediscover personal strengths and move toward more satisfying, manageable lives.
Prunier is experienced in guiding people through transitions such as midlife changes, young adult struggles, caregiver stress, and complex family dynamics. He creates a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where clients can examine difficult emotions, work through past hurts, and build resilience for current and future challenges. His work often focuses on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and addressing intimacy and attachment concerns.
He holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, which indicate licensure as a clinical social worker qualified to provide psychotherapy. Across his practice he integrates evidence-informed methods with a compassionate stance to help clients clarify goals, process painful experiences, and identify meaningful next steps. Prunier’s aim is to help individuals rediscover personal strengths and move toward more satisfying, manageable lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Francis Prunier have?
Francis Prunier has 46 years of professional experience.
Is Francis Prunier a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. License details are FL LCSW SW20338 and MA LICSW 104514.
In which languages does Francis Prunier provide therapy?
Francis Prunier provides therapy in English.
Where is Francis Prunier located?
He is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Francis Prunier as my therapist?
You can work with Francis Prunier through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Francis Prunier work with international clients?
Yes, Francis Prunier works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Francis Prunier cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress. It is goal-oriented and often focuses on changing thinking and behavior to improve daily functioning.
Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and integrating painful or overwhelming experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact. This approach can help people who struggle with trauma-related symptoms, difficult memories, and patterns that interfere with relationships and wellbeing.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and techniques to reduce reactivity to distressing thoughts and emotions. It can support stress management, emotional regulation, and greater calm during periods of transition or caregiving demands.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Prunier works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors methods from these approaches as appropriate. Clients and therapist explore what works best together and adjust the plan over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, bridge geographic distance, and maintain continuity during life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods effectively across remote formats to support ongoing progress.