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Overall rating
4.80
About David Francis
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know David Francis
David Francis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over four decades of experience serving individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. He has provided care in a wide range of settings—community social work, healthcare leadership, private practice, and behavioral health—and brings a wealth of knowledge and cultural sensitivity to his work with diverse populations, including Anglo, African American, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities. David specializes in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, parenting challenges, and chronic health conditions, including Alzheimer’s-related family dynamics.
David’s therapeutic approach is relational, validating, and deeply client-centered. He blends evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Motivational Interviewing to help clients identify barriers, regulate emotions, and develop new insights and coping tools. He is especially passionate about creating space where clients feel truly heard and empowered to shape new outcomes in their lives. Known for his wisdom, humility, and genuine care, David brings a calm, affirming presence to the therapy room. Outside of work, he enjoys gardening, reading, building projects, cycling, and time with family. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.
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NPI number
1538206487
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How soon can I make an appointment with David Francis?
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Is David Francis accepting new patients?
David Francis generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see David Francis's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does David Francis accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with David Francis online?
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What practice does David Francis work with?
David Francis works with Brightside Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see David Francis?
David Francis frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for David Francis on their profile.
What languages does David Francis speak?
David Francis speaks English.