Frank Pavone , LCSW

Frank Pavone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of challenges. He has worked in prevention and treatment of family violence and provided victim advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, and he has offered counseling to people coping with depression, loss, and grief. He has experience assisting youth involved in court-ordered diversion programs for behavior problems, truancy, substance use, and adjustment concerns, and he has supported families facing divorce and separation.

Frank uses a client-centered, solution-focused approach that emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect. He takes a holistic view of a person’s situation, considering environmental, cultural, and familial influences while identifying strengths and motivation for change. Treatment methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques aimed at recognizing and shifting unhelpful thinking and building practical coping skills.

He provides therapy through video teleconferencing, telephone sessions, live chat, and in-app messaging to accommodate different preferences. Frank commends anyone who takes the first step toward support and aims to work collaboratively to set clear goals and practical steps for change.