I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor. I have a Masters degree in Counseling from the University of NC at Charlotte. I have 18 years of experience counseling in a variety of settings.
I am warm and empathetic, non judgmental, and provide a safe space for you to share. I assist individuals to identify the choices they can make in their own lives to reach their desired goals and pursue their dreams. I use Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy and provide a safe supportive environment where individuals can feel free to express themselves and their needs.
SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , ADHD
Years of Experience: 15
LICENSING
LCMHC #S5496 (Expires: 2023-06-30)
LCMHC #5496
LCAS #1383
CCS#20221
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 5496
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Francesca has been very helpful! She is very kind and positive. I definitely recommend her.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Francesca for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Francesca really cares about me and listens actively. I feel like I’m really growing out of some harmful patterns thanks to her help.
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Francesca for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I appreciate her support and quiet ways of helping me to refocus and reframe to a more beneficial viewpoint.
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Francesca for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
I've only had two sessions but believe we will be a good fit for one another. Francesca takes a lot of time reaching out and making certain I have resources.
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Francesca for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Francesca is such a patient and kind listener. She gives her clients space to lead the conversation and helps you genuinely reflect on how you may be currently processing life. She’s a sweet heart and a delight to work with! I absolutely recommend her to anyone who needs a therapist.
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Francesca for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
It does feel better than I thought to talk about problems. Thank you
Written on Nov 20, 2021 after therapy with Francesca for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management