Hello, I am Frankie. I am from the San Francisco Bay Area. I've been a therapist and social worker for many years, working with a vast cross-section of society. My experience has been primarily focused on working with families dealing with domestic violence and child abuse. I have also worked in the areas of substance abuse, homelessness, and mental health and illness. My goal as a therapist is to help people make the most of their lives, despite obstacles. I believe that happiness is created within. Our work is to identify and remove the barriers to joy and satisfaction. I want to assist in developing true, healthy, and inspirational narratives that support your current goals.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I try to help people feel heard, understood, and acknowledged. We will explore various points of view of your experiences to better understand them. We will work to alleviate undue responsibilities to reduce stress and trauma.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
My style of therapy incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic therapy, and psychoanalysis. These approaches emphasize people's capacity to make rational choices and develop to their maximum potential by changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts. This is done by discovering the unconscious meanings and purposes of your feelings and actions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have had many experiences in life, both personal and professional, that have shaped me into a knowledgeable, empathetic, straightforward, and caring person. I believe that people seek therapy primarily to better orient their paths in life and to find relief from their emotional pain. I partner with my clients to explore how their fundamental beliefs and automatic behaviors are shaped by their pasts. We will work to discern which adaptations are helpful and which hinder feeling free and authentic.