About Keniesha

Keniesha Francis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 17 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, and ADHD-related challenges. Keniesha talks with clients in a straightforward, compassionate way and treats each person as the expert on their own life.

She works from a holistic perspective that can include spiritual resources when a client wants that.

Background and approach

Sessions often use simple techniques and clear steps to help people feel steadier and move forward. Keniesha aims to build a trusting and nonjudgmental rapport so clients can try new strategies without feeling judged. Her approach blends skill-building and storytelling methods to address current problems and longer patterns.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and on Solution-Focused and Motivational Interviewing ideas to set practical goals. Keniesha also uses narrative techniques to help people make sense of difficult experiences. People seek her help for a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, intimacy issues, grief, impulsivity, communication problems, and life purpose questions.

She is comfortable addressing family of origin issues, blended family challenges, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce. Keniesha keeps sessions focused and flexible so work fits into a busy life. She encourages small, manageable steps and checks progress along the way.

Her style is warm, creative, and rooted in real-life solutions.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Keniesha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with impulsivity because it breaks concerns into clear patterns and steps you can practice between sessions.

She also uses the Gottman Method to address relationship communication and conflict. That approach focuses on concrete communication skills and small, manageable changes couples can try to improve understanding and connection. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to support people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change; it helps clients identify their own reasons for change and set realistic goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Keniesha works collaboratively to match methods to a client's goals, needs, and comfort level. She often mixes techniques and checks in regularly to see what is helping and what should shift.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face work and skill practice, phone calls can fit into a short break, and chat or messaging can work for brief check-ins or when writing helps processing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep progress moving between appointments.

Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?
Keniesha supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD-related challenges, grief, parenting strain, anger, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a practical, down-to-earth style that combines skill building and talk-based work. Sessions focus on clear steps, goal setting, and exploring personal stories in a nonjudgmental way.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with people from different walks of life.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Keniesha offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
17 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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