Sheida Francis, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Sheida Francis

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Mood Disorders

Codependency

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Humanistic

Psychoanalytic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Farsi

Getting to know Sheida Francis

Hi there, I'm Sheida! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of experience. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, life transitions, relational issues, and chronic health conditions. My focus My practice is dedicated to empowering clients to enhance their self-awareness and personal growth while actively exploring their inner world. My approach My practice focuses on building healing and developing strong personal relationships. I provide insight-oriented therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, sickness, and relationship difficulties. Insight into these concerns can help heal the pain that is interfering. I view therapy as an adventure into the world within. My communication style I communicate with empathy and compassion, ensuring a calming and supportive environment for you. Here, you can feel completely safe and at ease. My focus is on making you feel heard and understood. My journey to mental healthcare I've long been drawn to the deeper layers of human experience, to how we make meaning. Where we get stuck and how real connection can heal. I believe that people evolve through an understanding of their internal world. Our experiences influence us in profound ways, both in our relationships and in our attitude toward ourselves. My goals for you My therapeutic approach provides support, insight, and clear goals to help address personal life challenges effectively, and it is highly personalized, tailored to each client. Our first session In our first session, I aim to create a nurturing and supportive space where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself. It's important to me that you feel safe sharing your thoughts and feelings.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

California Graduate Institute, PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy

Professional memberships

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

NPI number

1447478714

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What practice does Sheida Francis work with?

Sheida Francis works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sheida Francis?

Sheida Francis frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sheida Francis on their profile.