Franca's experienced, down-to-earth therapeutic approach is collaborative and deeply relational, anchored in the belief that everyone deserves compassionate, effective care. Dedicated to addressing the core challenges that brought you to therapy, Franca uses a holistic and goal-oriented process that encourages introspection, growth, and lasting change. Creating a safe, warm, and respectful environment is essential to Franca's practice. Committed to gently challenging you to make measurable strides forward, Franca excels at helping adolescents, adults, families, and couples make decisions with confidence as they face uncertainty and change. Holding advanced training in grief and loss, perinatal and postpartum support, trauma-informed care, as well as support for individuals and caregivers of loved ones facing medical and health challenges, Franca brings an informed, empathic understanding to the unique complexities these transitions bring. Franca's vast clinical counseling expertise includes ACT, CBT, and DBT approaches. Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or desire healthier, more fulfilling relationships, Franca will provide you with a steady, genuine space for healing as she actively guides you towards resolving your concerns.