About Francesca Nieves, LPC

Not every road leads somewhere. Some teach you how to travel.

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe enough to be vulnerable while also feeling supported to challenge the patterns and beliefs that may no longer be serving you. My approach is rooted in authenticity, compassion, and honest conversation. My goal is to create a collaborative environment where clients feel both accepted for who they are and empowered to grow.

I work with teens 16+, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. My approach integrates the Gottman Method, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Reframing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy, all through a trauma-informed lens.

Personal Training to Mind-Body Healing

I’m originally from New York, and before becoming a therapist, I worked as a Certified Personal Trainer – an experience that continues to shape my approach today. I earned my bachelor’s degree from California State University, Channel Islands, and later completed my master’s degree at Capella University. I have since completed trainings in Gottman Method (Level 1) and Foundations of Somatic Therapy for Trauma.

Combined with my trauma-informed perspective, this experience lets me help clients explore not only their thoughts and emotions but also the ways their experiences are held within the body. I believe lasting healing happens when we reconnect the mind and body rather than treating them separately.

I look forward to working with you to build resilience and create a life that feels more authentic, intentional, and aligned with your values.