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Kristen E. Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
Let's Connect (630) 517-4196
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Sick of feeling depressed or anxious or like you don't belong? Tired of having goals in life that you feel are just too far out of reach? Maybe you are ready to break out of your shell or break into a new career path but don't know where to start. Maybe you are finally taking a stand and putting yourself first. Maybe you want to love yourself. If you are looking for practical solutions to health and wellbeing, I am here to help you out.
Utilizing mindfulness based interventions, I will meet your suffering safely, with encouragement and compassion. You will be able to explore, process, heal and start new beginnings with new skills and new perspectives just about immediately. If you are looking for a change, you are in the right place.
In an effort to make health care more accessible, I offer a fee range of $50-$135 per session to ALL of my clients, no income verification required. 8am sessions now available Monday-Friday. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Call or Email Kristen E. Francis now for a free 15 minute consultation - (630) 517-4196
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $50
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (630) 517-4196
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Kristen E. Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.018071 Kristen E. Francis
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers 886695397 / 2015
- Attended University of Denver, Master in Social Work, Graduated 2012
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Thinking Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- People Pleasing Tendencies
- Reactivity/Outbursts
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Meditation
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Logan Square Therapy
Chicago, IL 60618
(630) 517-4196Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Call for a free consultation now - (630) 517-4196
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Kristen E. Francis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW