Building a foundation just where we are. Through the lens of our telehealth session, in your own space. To support your rhythm. Integrate new ways. Like nesting dolls, we find our center.

In therapy with Francina, choice is always first. Collaboration and curiosity, humor, and understanding.

What might seem irrelevant to the thinking brain is just the tip of the iceberg; there is so much more.

Book an appointment with me, here. For a free 15-minute consultation, contact me here.

Education:

Master’s Degree in dual study Art Therapy and Counseling, Edinboro University, PA

Breathing Deeply Yoga and Meditation School, Massachusetts, Yoga Therapy Foundations and Advanced Program, Foundations Level Yoga Therapist

Board Certified Art TherapistSM(ATR-BC®)

Trauma level II certified professional (CCTP-II)

Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)

Mind body breath awareness

• Mindfulness/Meditation

• Somatic-based approaches

• Strength-Based Therapy

• Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

• Art Therapy

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Yoga Therapy

• Supportive therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Expressive Therapies Continuum (bottom-up approach)

• De-Colonialization/Feminist

Language: English, and Art Therapy, Somatic/Expressive/Bottom up

Creative

Empowering

Holistic

In our first session, our priority is safety and clarity. We’ll start by mapping out where you are feeling 'stuck'—whether that’s in your thoughts, your emotions, or your physical body.

We will begin identifying the specific triggers and patterns that affect your nervous system. You can expect a warm, active conversation and you’ll leave our first meeting with a clearer direction. I invite you to move from 'just surviving' to feeling empowered in your own skin.

I work with those who experience conditions labeled as

• Depression

• Anxiety/Panic

• Chronic condtions

• Obsessive Compulsive Tendencies

• Impulsivity/Emotionally reactive

• Relational

• Neurodivergence

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

• Sleep problems

• Complex trauma and Nervous System hyper-and-hypo-arousal

• And more

Treatment areas

• Mood and emotion regulation

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Trauma

• Women's Issues

• Grief / Bereavement

• Stress Management

• Family Issues

• Cultural / Ethnic/Identity Issues

Highly personalized. I believe that because all we ever experienced live in both the mind and the body, therapy can address both. I utilize a blend of:

• Talk Therapy

• Art Therapy: To process what words sometimes can't and as a bridge to the subconscious, deeper “Ice berg”.

• Somatic & Yoga Therapy: To help regulate your nervous system and find safety in your body.

• CCTP-II Strategies: To address complex trauma and PTSD with evidence-based care.

• Neuro-Affirming Care: Specialized support for Neurdiveristy that honors your unique processing style.

• LGBTQ-affirming care

My focus is on helping you build you, one breath at a time, and empowering you to make choices that align with your true self. If you are looking for a therapist who is welcoming, non-judgmental, and ready to do the work with you, I invite you to connect.