Francesca Rankin, LCSW

Francesca Rankin, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
Hi there, I'm Francesca! If you're looking for a therapist who's easy to talk to, genuinely cares, and meets you where you're at-- you're in the right place. I'm a licensed clinical social worker that prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship and collaborating with you in working towards growth and healing. My focus I enjoy working with young adults that want to process trauma, manage their mental health symptoms, explore their identities, get through life transitions, and process everything happening in the world. In addition, I work with couples in both traditional and nontraditional relationship dynamics, including polyamorous and queer couples. My approach I show up for my clients in a way that is authentic and compassionate to create a safe space for you to explore yourself, your past, and your goals for the future. My approach to therapy is based in collaboration, you hold the knowledge about what you need and how you can heal, I am here to help you uncover that and support you along the way. My communication style My communication style is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I also like to bring humor to sessions when the time is right. My journey to mental healthcare I was drawn to this field as a result of my own experiences with the mental health system and feel passionate about supporting young people through challenging moments. My goals for you We will collaborate together to help identify goals for treatment; you'll take the lead in deciding what you want to work on. I individualize treatment, drawing from a variety of interventions including somatic practices, mindfulness, narrative therapy, DBT, CBT, and liberation psychology while using a trauma-informed approach. Our first session During our first session, we'll start by getting to know each other and talking about what brought you to therapy. We'll work together to help you identify what you would like to get out of therapy.
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About Francesca Rankin

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Asperger's Syndrome
Personality Disorder
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Anxiety
Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Attachment-based
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Francesca Rankin

Hi there, I'm Francesca! If you're looking for a therapist who's easy to talk to, genuinely cares, and meets you where you're at-- you're in the right place. I'm a licensed clinical social worker that prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship and collaborating with you in working towards growth and healing. My focus I enjoy working with young adults that want to process trauma, manage their mental health symptoms, explore their identities, get through life transitions, and process everything happening in the world. In addition, I work with couples in both traditional and nontraditional relationship dynamics, including polyamorous and queer couples. My approach I show up for my clients in a way that is authentic and compassionate to create a safe space for you to explore yourself, your past, and your goals for the future. My approach to therapy is based in collaboration, you hold the knowledge about what you need and how you can heal, I am here to help you uncover that and support you along the way. My communication style My communication style is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental. I also like to bring humor to sessions when the time is right. My journey to mental healthcare I was drawn to this field as a result of my own experiences with the mental health system and feel passionate about supporting young people through challenging moments. My goals for you We will collaborate together to help identify goals for treatment; you'll take the lead in deciding what you want to work on. I individualize treatment, drawing from a variety of interventions including somatic practices, mindfulness, narrative therapy, DBT, CBT, and liberation psychology while using a trauma-informed approach. Our first session During our first session, we'll start by getting to know each other and talking about what brought you to therapy. We'll work together to help you identify what you would like to get out of therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Low Self Esteem
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Worry
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Low Self Esteem
Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Central Florida, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1578230488

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What languages does Francesca Rankin speak?

Francesca Rankin speaks English.

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