Joann Francis (She/her)

I specialize in therapy for women’s issues, supporting clients with motherhood, fertility issues, body image, career stress, trauma recovery, and major life transitions. My approach is affirming and strengths-based, grounded in an understanding of the social and cultural pressures impacting women’s mental health, and focused on building confidence, resilience, and self-compassion.

I specialize in relationship therapy, with five years of experience helping couples strengthen connection, communication, and trust. I work with diverse couples and relationship structures, including LGBTQ+ and polyamorous partnerships. My approach is affirming, culturally responsive, and focused on navigating complex dynamics to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

I specialize in treating anxiety, helping clients reduce overwhelm, manage intense emotions, and feel more grounded in their daily lives. Using evidence-based approaches such as somatic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I focus on nervous system regulation, practical coping skills, and long-term emotional resilience to support meaningful, lasting change.

I specialize in therapy for women’s issues, supporting clients with motherhood, fertility issues, body image, career stress, trauma recovery, and major life transitions. My approach is affirming and strengths-based, grounded in an understanding of the social and cultural pressures impacting women’s mental health, and focused on building confidence, resilience, and self-compassion.

bring extensive clinical experience using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build psychological flexibility, manage difficult thoughts and emotions, and move toward values-driven lives. My work integrates evidence-based ACT principles in a practical, compassionate way, supporting clients in creating meaningful change while developing greater self-acceptance and resilience.

I bring extensive clinical experience using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build psychological flexibility, manage difficult thoughts and emotions, and move toward values-driven lives. My work integrates evidence-based ACT principles in a practical, compassionate way, supporting clients in creating meaningful change while developing greater self-acceptance and resilience.

I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and effective communication. With strong clinical experience applying DBT strategies, I support clients in managing intense emotions, reducing reactivity, and creating more balanced, stable, and fulfilling lives.

I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help individuals and couples strengthen emotional bonds and build secure, connected relationships. By identifying negative cycles and underlying emotional needs, I guide clients to express vulnerability, increase empathy, and respond with greater attunement. EFT supports lasting change, helping clients create trust, intimacy, and resilience in their relationships.