Building a foundation just where we are. My four corners are my bed and yoga mat. Through the lens of our telehealth session, I help you build yourself in your own environment. Observing what you have done in the past to support your rhythm, we integrate new ways. Like those containers that sit and get stored inside larger containers, like nesting dolls, we find our center, and our ground.

In therapy with Francina, choice is always first. Collaboration and curiosity, humor, and understanding. We tie it all together and connect from head to toe and inside our four walls of protection.

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

And images are the bridge to the deeper part of the iceberg. I help you first notice that outer sheathe, your physical body, and next your breath. Imagination is the bridge that connects to your deeper iceberg. And since trauma is stored in the body and breath and nervous system, we can go deep on so many levels.

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)

Integrate, Integrate, integrate

Just like you, we integrate what we know.

I use mind body breath awareness and integrate visualization, images, drawing, and organizing your space to meet your needs. Some approaches I use are:

• Mindfulness/Somatic-based approaches

• Strength-Based Therapy

• Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

• Art Therapy

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness Meditation

• Yoga Therapy

• Supportive therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Expressive Therapies

• 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.

Because I am a CCTP-II and Yoga Therapist, I don't just ask 'how was your week?' We will begin identifying the specific triggers and patterns that affect your nervous system. You can expect a warm, active conversation where we decide together which tools—Art Therapy, Somatic Yoga techniques, or Trauma-informed strategies—feel right for your unique brain. You’ll leave our first meeting with a clear sense of how we will work together to move you from 'just surviving' to feeling empowered in your own skin.

I work with those who experience conditions labeled as

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Chronic

• Obsessive Compulsive

• Impulsive/Emotionally reactive

• Relational

• Neurodivergence/Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

• Panic Disorders

• Sleep problems

• Complex trauma

• And more

Treatment areas

• Identity

• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Trauma

• Women's Issues

• Grief / Bereavement

• Stress Management

• Family Issues

• Cultural / Ethnic Issues

• Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual Issues

• Transgender issues

My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and highly personalized. I believe that because trauma and neurodivergence live in both the mind and the body, therapy should address both. I utilize a blend of:

• Art Therapy: To process what words sometimes can't.

• 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder that honors your unique processing style.

• LGBTQ-affirming care

Whether we are using creative expression or somatic grounding, my focus is on building your self-awareness 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, let's connect.