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Keniesha Francis, LMHC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Keniesha

Kenesha Francis is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 17 years of clinical experience who blends relational and strengths-based work to support people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

She centers clients' own knowledge of their life while introducing practical tools and creative interventions drawn from approaches such as Internal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her style emphasizes compassion, curiosity, and a nonjudgmental stance to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

Recognizing that difficult periods can feel disorienting, she incorporates holistic elements including spiritual resources when relevant and adapts techniques to match each person's needs. Keniesha brings particular attention to family dynamics, parenting and blended family issues, intimacy and communication problems, anger and impulse concerns, and life transitions.

She seeks to make therapy feel useful and doable, encouraging small, steady steps toward clearer goals and improved coping. Clients who choose her work can expect practical strategies, thoughtful listening, and an approach that honors their story and strengths.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach that explores different parts of a person’s inner world to reduce internal conflict and increase self-leadership; it can be useful for addressing trauma responses, self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and practical skills, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management. The Gottman Method brings research-based tools for improving communication and managing relationship conflict when relational issues are central concerns.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That partnership means techniques can be adapted over time so sessions feel relevant and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support from home or another convenient location. These varied formats let clients choose what fits their schedule and comfort level, support continuity during life transitions, and make it possible to practice new skills between sessions with ongoing therapist guidance.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she commonly address?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, parenting issues, intimacy challenges, anger, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance with creative, practical techniques and a holistic perspective that may include spiritual resources when appropriate.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 17 years of professional work experience supporting people from varied backgrounds with emotional, relational, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH9769.
Which languages does she use in sessions and does she accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
She provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English