Online in California
(Online Only)
Thanks for taking time to find care for yourself. You deserve to have wellness and care and to have a therapist who wants to see you thrive. Most of my clients come to me seeking help with stress, anxiety, and the various stages of motherhood. I love and have a wealth of experience working with individuals and families and building relationships. In my own journey to healing, I have had to learn to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and postpartum stress and anxiety. I understand what it feels like to be overwhelmed and to want someone to see and care for you in a way that feels genuine. I have been working in the helping profession for 20 years in various settings from private practice, non-profit, hospital, educational and street outreach settings. My goal is to meet you where you are and to partner with you to decrease your suffering no matter where you are in your life stage. We all deserve wellness.
**NOTE: Please see the finances section below. Lowest fee starts at $100/session. **
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Christian, Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English and French
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral
- Biopsychosocial
- Christian
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Family Systems
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychoeducational
Approach Description: I cater my sessions to meet clients where they are. While we all have similar experiences, not everyone responds to the same approach. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard and safe so that you can make real progress toward your healing.
Education & Credentials
Francia Telesford MSW, ACSW, CLE, PMH-C
- Female
- License # ASW #87822
- Licensed in CA
- Practicing Since 2010
Education: USC: Master of Social Work with Families and Children Concentration (MSW);
UCLA: BA Psychology with French Minor;
UCSD Extension: Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLE);
Postpartum Support International: Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $100
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We are now implementing a sliding scale based on economic hardship. You as the client chose your own fee based on your current needs. No proof of income needed. $100 sessions is suggested for those with the most economic hardship (for example students, part-time or underemployed , single parents, other special circumstances), $135-150 for those who feel they are in the middle range and have some support systems, $175-200 full fee if you have no current hardship and to allow for those with the most need to get the lower scale spots. Ask about this scale policy during phone consult.
- Out of Network
- While we don’t accept insurance we do offer superbills for those who want to submit to insurance for possible reimbursement.
Francia Telesford Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Online therapy is provided through a secure video link sent to you from Simple Practice
We are a culturally competent and inclusive therapy practice. We believe in offering kindness and wellness to our clients no matter what background they come from. We love supporting all states of motherhood and provide expertise in parenting stress and work life balance.