Franchesca Hammond
Hi, my name is Dr. Franchesca Hammond and I am a native of Chicago, born and raised here. I have over 20 years of experience in healthcare as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner. For the past 10 years I have worked in various settings as a nurse practitioner, including universities, hospitals, retail clinics and outpatient clinics. I have a Doctorate degree in nursing practice, and I am a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMNHP-BC). I believe that mental and physical health goes hand and hand which drives me to provide care that is patient centered and integrative.
Franchesca Hammond and I am a native of Chicago, born and raised here.
Education Chamberlain College of Nursing -Doctorate Nursing Practice Regis College-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Olivet Nazarene University -Master of Science in Nursing (FNP) St. Xavier University- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Board Certifications American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
First session
In our first session we will become acclimated to each other's background to establish a foundation to build growing rapport. We will then discuss any challenges that you feel may have contributed to you seeking therapy.
Strengths
Some of my biggest strengths include being a great listener, possessing empathy and providing a non-judgmental approach to engage with my clients. I want to create a comfortable and safe space for every client to be transparent and feel that their concerns are being heard and addressed.
Ideal clients
Has life been getting increasingly difficult for you? Are you losing hope and feeling defeated about your future? Do you feel alone or that everything is working against you? Have you lost control of your life or feel unworthy? Do you struggle with relationships? Do you have difficulty adjusting to change and making decisions? Do you want to change the dynamics of your life? Are you ready to experience self-empowerment and growth? I can help you manage your symptoms and get back to living the life that you desire. Taking the steps to overcome life's challenges with therapy can be uneasy, but as we work together to identify your strengths and needs you will be able to assess the benefits of therapy. I have managed clients with -ADHD -Anxiety -Depression -Mood disorders -Obsessive compulsive disorder -Post Traumatic Stress Disorder -Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder -Prenatal/ postpartum depression -Psychotherapy -Sleep disorders
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT frequently in my practice to help my clients identify negative thought patterns that inhibit their growth and progression throughout life
Person-centered (Rogerian)
During person-centered therapy I utilize active listening and empathy to understand my client's needs and support them in self-discovery
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
In mindfulness-based therapy I encourage my client to practice mind and body awareness
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
During DBT therapy I support my clients by teaching methods to improve their communication and ability to manage stressful experiences.
Location
Virtual sessions