Francesca (She/Her) was born in Vicenza, Italy, and moved to New Mexico as a child and has spent all of her adult and teenage years here. Francesca has a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and degrees in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Communication. She has experience as a Clinical Therapist, and Addictions Counselor, and is certified in EMDR, incorporating a trauma-informed lens in therapy. She has a passion for working with BIPOC, young people, women, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Francesca loves to learn and read and is passionate about helping others address and reduce the symptoms of mental health and substance abuse disorders. Francesca strives to meet all of her clients where they are and to create space that fosters healing, accountability, empathy, and compassion.