Alisha Francis

My communication style

I have a direct communication style. I love talking to my clients clearly about my questions and challenges. I view challenging a client as an opportunity to expand their thinking regarding a particular subject, idea, or person. I use personal disclosure only when appropriate and necessary to strengthen the therapeutic process.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a provider was a very interesting one, as I started when I was an older adult. I was committed to making a change in my life, therefore helping other people to make a change in their lives. I use my journey to promote resilience and motivate others to never give up on their dreams.

My goals for you

I love to use solution-focused brief therapy to help my clients reach their goals because, weekly or as often as they have a session, the following week they'll be able to see some type of results. We create goals in our first few sessions to allow the client to take full responsibility for achieving their goals.

Our first session

Our first session would look like us getting to know each other. I allow my clients who don't necessarily know what to start talking about to ask me a couple of questions. This would allow them to get a better insight into who I am as a therapist and even as a person. I try to set an environment of comfort from the very first session.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American
• Christian