MEET FRANCESCA
Francesca Contreras, LCSW, MA (She/Her)
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Areas of Expertise
Complex Trauma
Depression & Anxiety
Substance Abuse/Addiction/Compulsive Behavioral Problems
Relationship Conflict, Interpersonal & Emotional Skill
Building
Grief Recovery
Body Image Disturbance & Disordered Eating
ABOUT Francesca
I identify as a mixed Mexican and British woman who cares deeply about people and believes firmly in our capacity as humans to heal and get free! I am eternally fascinated by what makes us who we are, and how to bring more curiosity and compassion to the various maladies of our hearts and minds: depression, shame, trauma, grief, relationship conflict, addiction, and more. To this end, I draw upon my own years of internal work in mental health recovery, primarily in the yogic tradition, Buddhist dharma teachings, women's circles, and Western psychotherapy.
As a former community organizer involved in the movements for immigrant rights, domestic worker rights, Palestinian rights, and transgender rights, social justice is a core value of mine. I strive to be mindful of how race, class, gender, and ability shape our relationship in therapy, and to remain teachable at all times. I often draw upon Internal Family Systems, behavioral activation, and Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with clients, but enjoy being dynamic and tailoring my approach to your particular needs. I am most interested in supporting you in accessing your own inner wisdom - or your "internal GPS" - to ease suffering and find more peace and contentment in your day-to-day life and relationships.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work, Florida International University
Yoga Teacher Certification, Kripalu School of Yoga
Bachelor of Arts, Africana Studies and Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Brown University
LICENSURE
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Florida (#SW20421) & Oregon (#L17215)
