Muriel Francis-Hoyle (she/her)

APCC, AMFT
Accepting Clients

Hi, I’m Muriel, an Associate Therapist offering compassionate, non-judgmental support for trauma, stress, and complex life challenges.

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in California
Supervised by Berenice Rosillo, LMFT

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with clients from all walks of life—whether managing high net worth, reintegrating after incarceration, or healing from trauma. I specialize in supporting teenagers and adults with complex life experiences, including sex therapy, anxiety, and managing service animals. No matter how difficult or ‘taboo’ your story may seem, you’ll find a non-judgmental space here where we can work through it together and help you find a renewed sense of hope.

My Background and Approach

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive training in trauma, forensic psychology, and crisis intervention. I received my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and I’ve worked with diverse populations, from ultra-high net-worth individuals to survivors of abuse and those reintegrating after incarceration. My approach is eclectic, blending evidence-based practices like CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions, my goal is to help you gain insight, build resilience, and find practical ways to cope. I create a safe, flexible space where you can explore difficult emotions and experiences at your own pace. My experience working with service animals, sex therapy, and complex trauma ensures that no topic is off-limits, and together we can find solutions that fit your specific circumstances.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in the power of resilience and that everyone deserves a chance to heal, no matter how difficult their journey has been. My passion for social justice drives much of my work, from supporting marginalized communities to advocating for mental health access. I volunteer at Homeboy Industries, helping formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives, and I’m an active advocate for trauma awareness and prison reform. I also work with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, providing compassionate care to those who have experienced severe trauma. Personally, I value authenticity, empathy, and cultural humility, striving to create a space where everyone feels seen and heard. Outside of therapy, I’m passionate about working with service animals, spending time in nature, and supporting causes related to equality and mental health advocacy.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eclectic Therapy Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Nonviolent Communication
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Relational Therapy
  • Sandplay Therapy
  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)
  • Music Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Sex Therapy
  • Philosophical Counseling
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Lifespan Integration
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Sexual Abuse or Assault
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Physical Disability
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Sexual Problems
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Islam
  • Judaism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 250/session

Reach out to Muriel