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Heather Francis

Therapist
22 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a relational therapist I view our unique connection as a foundation for rich and rewarding therapeutic work. I will meet you with authenticity, consistency, and warmth as we work together to co-create a space where you can come as you are and feel fully accepted. As we explore your past and present together, I’m ready to help you hold complex emotions, difficult life experiences, and painful core beliefs without judgment. Through curiosity, honesty, and compassion. I will support you in identifying ways you can live in alignment with your values and core self. Together, we will explore the intersections of physical and psychological health, cultural identities, relational dynamics, and their collective impact on your overall wellbeing. I believe that a strong alliance is at the core of all successful experiences in therapy. I will integrate a range of cognitive behavioral therapies (i.e. CBT, DBT, & ACT), internal family systems (IFS), somatic experiencing (SE) and psychodynamic therapy techniques, and tailor treatments to meet your distinct needs.

My approach to therapy

Seeking help takes courage. I have a strong belief in client-centered therapy, knowing that you are your own best expert. I truly believe each person has the power to heal, learn & find the joy & peace they deserve, rather than merely relief from pain. It would be an honor to partner with you as you discover & reconnect with the emotional, mental, & spiritual resources that will enable you to thrive.

What you can expect from me

I provide safe & compassionate services as you discover strengths, understand emotions, clarify issues, develop tools & find your path to success.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Walla Walla Univeristy, LCSW at UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Gestalt, Strength-Based, Transpersonal, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Jungian, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Bowen Family Systems, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strategic Family Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Experiential, Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English