Francie is a dedicated therapist who blends professionalism with an approachable warmth. With a calm and encouraging demeanor, she offers both comfort and empowerment to her clients. Francie utilizes an individualized, person-centered, and strength-based approach, integrating solution-focused techniques, mindfulness practices, and creative methods like play and art therapy, especially with younger clients. Tailoring her approach to each client’s sunique needs, Francie excels at helping them move forward using effective, personalized tools. Her Spanish skills further enable her to connect with a broader range of clients, enhancing her ability to provide inclusive support.

Francie offers both in-person and online therapy for a wide range of concerns, including:

• anxiety
• depression
• ADHD
• ASD
• emotional regulation
• self-esteem issues
• relationship problems
• family issues
• grief
• trauma
• suicidal thoughts
• self-harm

She also specializes in sports psychology, drawing on her experience as a Division 1 collegiate athlete to address the unique challenges faced by young athletes balancing academics and sports. Francie provides practical techniques for managing stress and excelling under pressure, empowering athletes to perform at their best while maintaining their well-being.

Passionate about working with children, teenagers, young adults, and their families, Francie is particularly skilled with clients that are 3–30 years old, but is open to supporting individuals outside this range as well. She believes therapy should be both approachable and empowering—a space where clients can openly discuss their concerns with an empathetic and engaging professional. Her flexible approach means therapy can be as solution-focused or exploratory as needed, always with the goal of helping clients lead their best possible lives.

In her spare time, Francie enjoys playing volleyball, soccer, and pickleball, catching comedy shows, painting outside on a sunny CA day, and spending time with friends and family. She also loves a good game of bananagrams and often has a puzzle going. Francie looks forward to connecting with you. Call to schedule a free conversation today at (424) 277-1777.