Keniesha Francis , LMHC

Keniehsa Francis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 17 years of experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds. She brings long-term, practical experience helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life transitions and parenting concerns.

Her practice addresses issues such as intimacy-related challenges, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, coping with life changes, and family dynamics including blended family concerns, fatherhood issues, and family of origin patterns. She also works with clients around codependency, commitment and communication problems, impulsivity, control issues, and the emotional impact of divorce or separation.

Keniehsa takes a holistic, strengths-based approach and often invites clients to draw on spiritual resources as part of healing. She emphasizes creativity, compassion, and a nonjudgmental stance while believing that each person is the expert of their own story. Using practical techniques and collaborative problem solving, she aims to help clients move toward meaningful change. She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and expresses appreciation for those who take that first step.

Therapeutic approaches and remote support

Keniehsa often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical, skills-based approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches tools to manage anxiety, mood, and stress. She also integrates the Gottman Method to address relationship dynamics and communication, offering structured ways to improve connection and resolve conflicts. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she draws on - a collaborative style that helps clients explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Keniehsa works with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods fit a person's goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques as progress unfolds in a collaborative manner.

Online therapy makes these methods accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across locations within the state, and make it easier to integrate therapy into daily life while working with therapists who can tailor interventions to each client's needs.