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Francisco Fuentes Ayala

Therapist(He/ Him)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Houston, and my practice has been dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community, with a focus on mental health and wellness. I have extensive experience working with individuals living with HIV, and addressing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is built on the foundation that you are the expert in your life. I hope to be a supportive companion on your journey of healing, offering guidance and resources as you navigate your path towards growth, self-discovery, and transformation.

What you can expect from me

From our first session, I want you to feel more aware of the way you're experiencing your reality. Through our work together, I aim to help you channel your most compassionate, confident, and courageous self, so that you don't need me anymore.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Latinx, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Houston, University Park
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Optum Medicaid TX, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Positive Psychology, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    Spanish, English