- Guilt and shame
- Panic and anxiety
- Self esteem work
About Francis
Francis Lopez is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Francis also focuses on issues like guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, life purpose, and panic attacks. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.
Francis aims to keep conversations straightforward and respectful. She adapts the way she talks and plans work based on each person's needs. Sessions move at a practical pace that fits what the person wants to address. She emphasizes clear steps rather than jargon.
Her work often centers on understanding how guilt or shame affect daily choices and relationships. She helps people name those feelings, see how they show up, and try different ways of responding. That can include learning short skills for intense moments and planning changes that reduce ongoing stress.
Francis draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She looks at patterns of thought and behavior, and tests small changes to see what works. Conversations include both immediate coping strategies and longer-term planning when needed.
For people nervous about beginning therapy, Francis recommends starting with a short check-in to set priorities. From there she and the client decide on next steps together. To arrange a first session, users follow the site process to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an appointment.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Francis uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thoughts and test alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety, shame, and patterns that keep problems going. Behavioral techniques add small, practical exercises to change how someone responds in stressful moments and to build confidence over time.She also uses trauma-informed methods that pay attention to how past events affect current reactions. Those methods help people recognize triggers, learn grounding strategies for intense feelings, and slowly make different choices when memories or flashbacks arise. The therapist discusses options and adapts the mix of techniques based on the client’s needs and goals in a collaborative way.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when days are tight. Many people find remote sessions let them meet regularly without rearranging their whole day, and Francis will help decide which approach and pacing suit practical life demands.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
Francis works with adults who struggle with guilt and shame alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and issues like impulsivity and isolation.
How does she approach guilt or shame in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques to help name the feeling, notice its effects, and try practical responses in daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Florida LMHC with four years of professional experience working with anxiety, trauma and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds an LMHC credential in Florida and lists Florida as her practice location.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional considerations when scheduling.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.