Hello!
My name is Westly Francois, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Florida and Georgia. I have over 13 years of acute, outpatient and residential mental health/substance abuse treatment. I enjoy staying physically active, reading books, listening to music, attending sporting events, and spending time with my family and close friends. Recently, I have gained a passion for teaching and mentoring the youth and young adults from all sorts of backgrounds. I have experience with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life stressors, anger management, domestic violence, men issues and even career challenges.
My counseling style is personable and interactive. I believe in meeting my clients where they are in their therapeutic process, but also to challenge them to reach for and meet attainable goals. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, psycho-dynamic, trauma informed and eye movement desensitization. I will carter our interactions and treatment plan to meet your journey. From a strength’s perspective, you are already winning by being on this site and reading this information. If you are ready to take the next step I am here to support and empower you.
I have an efficient and realistic approach in my therapy style, and I hope to help you achieve your best. Let’s work together to help you rewrite your story!
Additional areas of focus: Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, Impulsivity, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
GA LCSW CSW006002
FL LCSW SW14091
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GREAT clinician. Very knowable and relatable. He inspires a sense of comfort necessary for effective therapy to occur.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Westly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
I’ve only been seeing Westly for a few weeks but I’m impressed. I have a hard time opening up but talking with him is safe, easy, and does not feel forced! I can’t wait to continue sessions and become the best version of myself.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Westly for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
He tells the hard truths while keeping empathy in mind, which is something I appreciate. He's really helped me discover some things about myself as well as provide practical measures for learning how to manage my overthinking. I'm really grateful.
Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Westly for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He’s good.
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Westly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,
10/10
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Westly for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd
Had one session and I really enjoyed/new perspective on things.
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Westly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd