I GET IT.
YOU'RE BUSY.
CONVENIENT ONLINE COUNSELING & COACHING
for Stressed-out High-achieving Adults & Couples
Work with me
COUNSELING
TEXAS RESIDENTS
COACHING
ANYWHERE
Helping you succeed so you can do great things in this world.
I GET IT.
YOU'RE BUSY.
CONVENIENT ONLINE COUNSELING & COACHING
for Stressed-out High-achieving Adults & Couples
Work with me
COUNSELING
TEXAS RESIDENTS
COACHING
ANYWHERE
Helping you succeed so you can do great things in this world.
I GET IT.
YOU'RE BUSY.
CONVENIENT ONLINE COUNSELING & COACHING
for Stressed-out High-achieving Adults & Couples
Work with me
COUNSELING
TEXAS RESIDENTS
COACHING
ANYWHERE
Helping you succeed so you can do great things in this world.

WHAT ARE HIGH ACHIEVERS?

High Achievers are action-oriented people who are driven to accomplish meaningful goals. They are hard-working and thrive in forward momentum they create with others. With good health, they can bring vision to life.

STRENGTHS THEY HAVE

Action-oriented. Optimism. Visionaries. Intrinsically Motivated. Perseverance. Discipline. Eager to Learn. Change-makers. Energetic. Passionate. Tenacious. Resourceful.

STRESS THEY FEEL

Anxiety. Panic. Frustration. Worry. Fatigue. Irritability. Self-doubt. Fear. Chronic Dissatisfaction. Over-responsibility. Depression. Isolation. Negative Mental Attitude.

PROBLEMS THEY FACE

Burnout. Exhaustion. Resentment. Control Issues. Relational Issues. Imposter Syndrome. Recurrent Grief. Perfectionism. Procrastination. Career Confusion. Reduced Performance.

IS THIS YOU?

Help is here. Think of therapy and coaching as part of your success plan. Think of me as a resource to help you get there.
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WHAT ARE HIGH ACHIEVERS?

High Achievers are action-oriented people who are driven to accomplish meaningful goals. They are hard-working and thrive in forward momentum they create with others. With good health, they can bring vision to life.

STRENGTHS THEY HAVE

Action-oriented. Optimism. Visionaries. Intrinsically Motivated. Perseverance. Discipline. Eager to Learn. Change-makers. Energetic. Passionate. Tenacious. Resourceful.

STRESS THEY FEEL

Anxiety. Panic. Frustration. Worry. Fatigue. Irritability. Self-doubt. Fear. Chronic Dissatisfaction. Over-responsibility. Depression. Isolation. Negative Mental Attitude.

PROBLEMS THEY FACE

Burnout. Exhaustion. Resentment. Control Issues. Relational Issues. Imposter Syndrome. Recurrent Grief. Perfectionism. Procrastination. Career Confusion. Reduced Performance.

IS THIS YOU?

Help is here. Think of therapy and coaching as part of your success plan. Think of me as a resource to help you get there.
Start Now

Thelma
Franco

LPC, MS, MBA, BBA
AKA High Achiever

therapist & coach

Areas of Focus

ANXIETY THERAPY
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING
COUPLES THERAPY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING

FOR

professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, managers, and power couples

Thelma
Franco

LPC, MS, MBA, BBA
AKA High Achiever

therapist & coach

Areas of Focus

ANXIETY THERAPY
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING
COUPLES THERAPY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING

FOR

professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, managers, and power couples

Thelma
Franco

LPC, MS, MBA, BBA
AKA High Achiever

therapist & coach

Areas of Focus

ANXIETY THERAPY
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING
COUPLES THERAPY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING

FOR
professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, managers, and power couples

Thelma Franco

LPC, MS, MBA, BBA
AKA High Achiever

therapist & coach

Areas of Focus

ANXIETY THERAPY
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNSELING
COUPLES THERAPY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING

FOR
professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders, managers, and power couples

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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

I help individuals with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, panic, acute stress, and adjustment disorders. My clients experience anxiety due to a variety of reasons including vocational stress, Type-A behavior, relationship conflicts, family concerns, unresolved trauma, grief & loss, and world events. Anxiety therapy is for you if you are having excessive worry, rumination, tension in the body, hypervigilance, major life conflicts, or impaired daily functioning on some level.

Your investment for individual therapy
$185 for your first 60-minute intake appointment
$160 per 50-minute individual session

Get Started
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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

I help individuals with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, panic, acute stress, and adjustment disorders. My clients experience anxiety due to a variety of reasons including vocational stress, Type-A behavior, relationship conflicts, family concerns, unresolved trauma, grief & loss, and world events. Anxiety therapy is for you if you are having excessive worry, rumination, tension in the body, hypervigilance, major life conflicts, or impaired daily functioning on some level.

Your investment for individual therapy
$185 for your first 60-minute intake appointment
$160 per 50-minute individual session

Get Started
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PERSONAL GROWTH COUNSELING

Personal growth counseling goes beyond anxiety therapy. It is an opportunity for you to understand yourself, learn what you are capable of, and to push yourself to your highest potential. This is when my clients start to ask a lot of questions about who they have been and who they want to become - often spurred on by a life transition or an internal conflict. Personal growth counseling is for you if you want to learn how to adjust to all the changes that happen within yourself. It is also an opportunity to utilize your growth-mindset to plan for the future.

Your investment for personal growth counseling
$185 for your first 60-minute intake appointment
$160 per 50-minute individual session

Get Started
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PERSONAL GROWTH COUNSELING

Personal growth counseling goes beyond anxiety therapy. It is an opportunity for you to understand yourself, learn what you are capable of, and to push yourself to your highest potential. This is when my clients start to ask a lot of questions about who they have been and who they want to become - often spurred on by a life transition or an internal conflict. Personal growth counseling is for you if you want to learn how to adjust to all the changes that happen within yourself. It is also an opportunity to utilize your growth-mindset to plan for the future.

Your investment for personal growth counseling
$185 for your first 60-minute intake appointment
$160 per 50-minute individual session

Get Started
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COUPLES THERAPY

I help high-achieving couples manage relational issues stemming from normal changes in relationship stages. I specialize in assisting couples succeed with a focus on productive communication, coping with stressful events, managing personality differences, and balancing individual and couple expectations. The couples I work with typically have high standards and expectations for their marriage. Couples therapy with me requires a commitment from both partners to actively participate in building their relationship.
Please note: I do NOT work with high conflict couples in mediation, divorce or legal matters.

Your investment for couples therapy
$195 for your first 60-minute intake appointment
$170 per 50-minute couples session

Get Started
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COUPLES THERAPY

I help high-achieving couples manage relational issues stemming from normal changes in relationship stages. I specialize in assisting couples succeed with a focus on productive communication, coping with stressful events, managing personality differences, and balancing individual and couple expectations. The couples I work with typically have high standards and expectations for their marriage. Couples therapy with me requires a commitment from both partners to actively participate in building their relationship.
Please note: I do NOT work with high conflict couples in mediation, divorce or legal matters.

Your investment for couples therapy
$195 for your first 60-minute intake appointment
$170 per 50-minute couples session

Get Started
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING

I help professionals from various fields with specific objectives including performance coaching, mental fitness, career growth, upskilling, career changes, project management, and communication. I specialize working with business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, attorneys, and new managers. Professional development coaching is for you if you are looking to develop a career plan, need help managing a project, are seeking to improve performance and confidence, need assertiveness training, or want to build emotional intelligence.

Your investment for professional development coaching
$225 for your first 60-minute planning session
$175 per 45-minute standard coaching session
$150 per 30-minute expedited coaching session

Get Started
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACHING

I help professionals from various fields with specific objectives including performance coaching, mental fitness, career growth, upskilling, career changes, project management, and communication. I specialize working with business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, attorneys, and new managers. Professional development coaching is for you if you are looking to develop a career plan, need help managing a project, are seeking to improve performance and confidence, need assertiveness training, or want to build emotional intelligence.

Your investment for professional development coaching
$225 for your first 60-minute planning session
$175 per 45-minute standard coaching session
$150 per 30-minute expedited coaching session

Get Started
 

About

me

My life experiences shaped me into the person I am today. I was born into a family with many problems including financial constraints, minimal education, language barriers, anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma. Not knowing at the time what I was dealing with, I carried on with my childhood cautiously. But, the energy of constant lack and worry all around me was palpable.

I would say one of my earliest and biggest goals has been finding opportunity in seemingly limited circumstances. Because I didn't have a strong support system available, self-reliance became my lifeline. This self-reliance fueled many endeavors which resulted in success in many areas of life. But, something I didn't expect was how much I would transform as a person through the failures and disappointments along the way.

Today you will find me living a pretty full and balanced life. Some of the things I do to take care of myself include exercise, reading, learning new things, enjoying nature, and staying away from toxic stuff as much as possible. My faith is my guide in life.

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CV
WORK

Owner / Entrepreneur (2018 - present)
Stress to Strength, LLC

Clinical Therapist (2015 - present)
Adult & Couples Therapy, Coaching

Corporate Professional (1994 - 2012)
Accounting, Finance & Strategy

Texas Licensed Professional Counselor #74209       
EDUCATION

MS in Counseling
Southern Methodist University, 2015

MBA in Strategic Leadership
University of Dallas, 2007

BBA in Accounting
University of Texas at El Paso, 1994

CV
WORK

Owner / Entrepreneur (2018 - present)
Stress to Strength, LLC

Clinical Therapist (2015 - present)
Adult & Couples Therapy, Coaching

Corporate Professional (1994 - 2012)
Accounting, Finance & Strategy

Texas Licensed Professional Counselor #74209       
EDUCATION

MS in Counseling
Southern Methodist University, 2015

MBA in Strategic Leadership
University of Dallas, 2007

BBA in Accounting
University of Texas at El Paso, 1994

Texas Licensed Professional Counselor #74209       
CV
WORK

Owner / Entrepreneur (2018 - present)
Stress to Strength, LLC

Clinical Therapist (2015 - present)
Adult & Couples Therapy, Coaching

Corporate Professional (1994 - 2012)
Accounting, Finance & Strategy

EDUCATION

MS in Counseling
Southern Methodist University, 2015

MBA in Strategic Leadership
University of Dallas, 2007

BBA in Accounting
University of Texas at El Paso, 1994

Companies I Worked For

St. David's Healthcare

Dell

Bank of America

FedEx

Lehigh Hanson

Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting, Change Management, Pricing and Strategy, Financial & Operational Performance
Companies I Worked For

St. David's Healthcare
Accounting

Dell
Financial Planning & Analysis

Bank of America
Financial Reporting & Change Management

FedEx
Pricing & Strategy

Lehigh Hanson
Financial & Operational Performance

Skills & Proficiencies

What
I do
best

Planning & Organizing
I am able to plan strategically and manage priorities. I understand the mechanics of success.

Problem-solving
I can readily identify the problem within a complex issue. I can develop viable solutions and implement a strategy.

Communication
I am clear and honest with my clients, fostering trust. I listen well and provide relevant feedback. I have a strong committment to developing quality relationships.

Leadership
I am a servant leader who balances professionalism with empathy. I specialize in leading transformational processes.

Coaching
I am able to encourage and reinforce others. I specialize in monitoring performance against objectives.

Skills & Proficiencies

What
I do
best

Planning & Organizing
I am able to plan strategically and manage priorities. I understand the mechanics of success.

Problem-solving
I can readily identify the problem within a complex issue. I can develop viable solutions and implement a strategy.

Communication
I am clear and honest with my clients, fostering trust. I listen well and provide relevant feedback. I have a strong committment to developing quality relationships.

Leadership
I am a servant leader who balances professionalism with empathy. I specialize in leading transformational processes.

Coaching
I am able to encourage and reinforce others. I specialize in monitoring performance against objectives.

Skills & Proficiencies

What
I do
best

Planning & Organizing
I am able to plan strategically and manage priorities. I understand the mechanics of success.

Problem-solving
I can readily identify the problem within a complex issue. I can develop viable solutions and implement a strategy.

Communication
I am clear and honest with my clients, fostering trust. I listen well and provide relevant feedback. I have a strong committment to developing quality relationships.

Leadership
I am a servant leader who balances professionalism with empathy. I specialize in leading transformational processes.

Coaching
I am able to encourage and reinforce others. I specialize in monitoring performance against objectives.

Working With Me

I believe in efficiency but I also think some situations require us to slow down. When you work with me, you can expect a purposeful approach. My job is to listen and provide a safe space for you to be heard. Whether you see me for individual therapy, couples work, or coaching my goal is to help you identify the best course of action based on your unique needs. I strive to provide value because I wouldn't settle for anything less of myself. I have been told by my clients that I am professional, intuitive, honest, warm, and caring. I will challenge you but I will also celebrate you. I always make it about you.

My Philosophy

I believe change happens when we do the necessary work to improve ourselves and our relationships. This requires responsibility and accountability for our healing, growth, and development. When we do the work with help and a positive mental attitude, success will follow.

My Methods

CBT
Solution-focused
Relational
Gottman Method
Strength-based
Coaching

How You May Benefit

You achieve your goals
You develop useful strategies
You improve communication
You enhance problem-solving skills
You have better relationships
You build confidence
You learn to relax
You make better decisions
You learn to focus on the right things
You heal and grow

Working With Me

I believe in efficiency but I also think some situations require us to slow down. When you work with me, you can expect a purposeful approach. My job is to listen and provide a safe space for you to be heard. Whether you see me for individual therapy, couples work, or coaching my goal is to help you identify the best course of action based on your unique needs. I strive to provide value because I wouldn't settle for anything less of myself. I have been told by my clients that I am professional, intuitive, honest, warm, and caring. I will challenge you but I will also celebrate you. I always make it about you.

My Philosophy

I believe change happens when we do the necessary work to improve ourselves and our relationships. This requires responsibility and accountability for our healing, growth, and development. When we do the work with help and a positive mental attitude, success will follow.

My Methods

CBT
Solution-focused
Relational
Gottman Method
Strength-based
Coaching

How You May Benefit

You achieve your goals
You develop useful strategies
You improve communication
You enhance problem-solving skills
You have better relationships
You build confidence
You learn to relax
You make better decisions
You learn to focus on the right things
You heal and grow
Image

Working With Me

I believe in efficiency but I also think some situations require us to slow down. When you work with me, you can expect a purposeful approach. My job is to listen and provide a safe space for you to be heard. Whether you see me for individual therapy, couples work, or coaching my goal is to help you identify the best course of action based on your unique needs. I strive to provide value because I wouldn't settle for anything less of myself. I have been told by my clients that I am professional, intuitive, honest, warm, and caring. I will challenge you but I will also celebrate you. I always make it about you.

My Philosophy

I believe change happens when we do the necessary work to improve ourselves and our relationships. This requires responsibility and accountability for our healing, growth, and development. When we do the work with help and a positive mental attitude, success will follow.

My Methods

CBT
Solution-focused
Relational
Gottman Method
Strength-based
Coaching

How You May Benefit

You achieve your goals
You develop useful strategies
You improve communication
You enhance problem-solving skills
You have better relationships
You build confidence
You learn to relax
You make better decisions
You learn to focus on the right things
You heal and grow

SCHEDULING INFORMATION

ABOUT YOUR ONLINE THERAPY/COACHING SESSIONS
Our first appointment is an intake or planning session where I will be gathering important background information and helping you establish goals. Sessions are typically scheduled weekly or biweekly at the minimum. The therapy process requires time because we are working on healing, improving a relationship, or changing unhelpful beliefs, thought processes, and behaviors. Therapy can last months or years and depends on the individual's needs and complexity of the issues. The duration of the coaching process depends on the client's goals and whether they are short-term or long-term but usually 3 to 6 months is expected. These sessions are goal-oriented and focus on problem-solving and identifying barriers to success. I encourage you to ask me questions about counseling and coaching.
REGISTRATION
You will be provided with registration information, intake paperwork, and telehealth instructions upon scheduling.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Services are self-pay. Fees range between $160-225. The fee includes your session time, planning and preparation, and my level of experience and expertise. I accept credit cards via IvyPay including flexible spending healthcare account cards for therapy. I will provide the link for payment before our first session.

I am considered an out-of-network mental health provider for insurance purposes. I encourage you to inquire about reimbursement options for therapy with your insurance. I can provide you with an itemized receipt if you can and choose to file for reimbursement. Please note that I would be required to provide to your insurance a diagnosis and possibly other information regarding your treatment. Coaching sessions are typically not covered by insurance.
CANCELLATION POLICY
I have a 24-hour cancellation policy for all sessions. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please contact me within 24-hours Monday-Friday to avoid a cancellation fee. Your full fee will be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

SCHEDULING INFORMATION

ABOUT YOUR ONLINE THERAPY/COACHING SESSIONS
Our first appointment is an intake or planning session where I will be gathering important background information and helping you establish goals. Sessions are typically scheduled weekly or biweekly at the minimum. The therapy process requires time because we are working on healing, improving a relationship, or changing unhelpful beliefs, thought processes, and behaviors. Therapy can last months or years and depends on the individual's needs and complexity of the issues. The duration of the coaching process depends on the client's goals and whether they are short-term or long-term but usually 3 to 6 months is expected. These sessions are goal-oriented and focus on problem-solving and identifying barriers to success. I encourage you to ask me questions about counseling and coaching.
REGISTRATION
You will be provided with registration information, intake paperwork, and telehealth instructions upon scheduling.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Services are self-pay. Fees range between $160-225. The fee includes your session time, planning and preparation, and my level of experience and expertise. I accept credit cards via IvyPay including flexible spending healthcare account cards for therapy. I will provide the link for payment before our first session.

I am considered an out-of-network mental health provider for insurance purposes. I encourage you to inquire about reimbursement options for therapy with your insurance. I can provide you with an itemized receipt if you can and choose to file for reimbursement. Please note that I would be required to provide to your insurance a diagnosis and possibly other information regarding your treatment. Coaching sessions are typically not covered by insurance.
CANCELLATION POLICY
I have a 24-hour cancellation policy for all sessions. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please contact me within 24-hours Monday-Friday to avoid a cancellation fee. Your full fee will be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Contact
Information

call or text: 972-813-9314 (free 15 minute consultation for new clients)
email: thelma@stress2strengthcounseling.com
Office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 5pm. Fridays by appointment only. Hours are CST.

972-813-9314

Counseling for Texas residents
Coaching in any state
I work remotely from Frisco, Texas
Investing time and energy into building a good life for ourselves and others is where true achievement lies.

Contact
Information

call or text: 972-813-9314 (free 15 minute consultation for new clients)
email: thelma@stress2strengthcounseling.com
Office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 5pm. Fridays by appointment only. Hours are CST.

972-813-9314

Counseling for Texas residents
Coaching in any state
I work remotely from Frisco, Texas
Investing time and energy into building a good life for ourselves and others is where true achievement lies.