Keniesha Francis
Practical, compassionate counseling for life challenges
LMHC Florida
- Experience
- 17 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Languages
- English
About Keniesha
Kentiesha Francis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns.
Background and approach
She aims to make the first steps feel less daunting and meets clients with compassion and a nonjudgmental attitude. Keniesha believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths to therapy.
She uses practical techniques and a holistic view that can include spiritual resources when clients want that. She emphasizes creative problem solving and focuses on small, achievable steps that build momentum.
Her approach draws on multiple methods to fit different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
The Gottman Method offers tools for improving communication and managing conflict in close relationships. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to find their own reasons to change.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person. Keniesha listens first, then works with clients to set clear goals and track progress.
She aims for sessions that feel useful from visit to visit and adapts methods as needs shift. People commonly bring concerns about parenting, intimacy, grief, trauma and life transitions.
Keniesha also supports work on self-esteem, impulsivity, codependency, blended family issues, and finding clearer life purpose. She invites clients to take the next step toward feeling more in control and hopeful.
Therapeutic approaches that work well online
Keniesha uses methods that translate well to remote care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it often includes simple at-home activities to practice between sessions. The Gottman Method emphasizes communication skills and conflict management, offering concrete exercises and interaction tools that couples or partners can use and review during online sessions. Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change and can be especially useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to your goals and preferences, then suggests methods to try. Clients and therapist check in together about what's working and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and use of shared materials. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, coaching-style support, or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit daily life routines.
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Experience
17+ years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English