Francesca DeLuca

MS, RMHCI

My name is Francesca DeLuca, and I am a therapist with Therapy Treatment Team. I graduated from Florida International University (FIU) in 2022 with a Master’s Degree of Science (MS) in Counseling and Education, specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), with an emphasis on children ranging from 4-25 years of age. Through my years at FIU, I developed my theoretical counseling approach: Child and Person-Centered Therapy (empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard) with a mix of Solution-Focused and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I have spent over 14 years working with children ranging in age across many domains, including tutoring, teaching, researching, and clinical internships. As a result, I have obtained vast knowledge, including how to help format person-centered therapy in a more structured manner (A-CRA format). My preferred holistic approach with clients involves administering various assessments (happiness scale, functional analysis of behavior, prosocial functional analysis and goals, family sessions, depression scales, and/or anxiety scales, as well as personalized documents). The relationship between myself and the client is critical because a good therapeutic relationship is at the heart of successful therapy. I take the time required to get to know my clients, including each element that distinguishes them and identifies the goals they hope to achieve through our time together. I recognize that each client is unique and know that it is critical to understand the client’s perspective. I have extensive experience in play therapy (ages 4-9/9-11), having worked in a kindergarten classroom for more than five years, helping students with science, math, and introductory social skills as a young child assimilating into the school system and with peers. I look forward to helping new clients of all ages as I strive to enable clients to realize their potential, skills, and self-worth. I am here to help guide and be a part of the process and catalyst to allow them to get where they want to be. Goals can change over time, so being flexible and open is vital. I provide a non-judgmental, safe environment where clients can freely disclose their feelings and concerns.

More Information on Francesca DeLuca

Treatment Certifications

Grief Counseling
Project Connect: vaping, relapse prevention, and seeking safety

Presenting Problems

Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar
Mood disorders
BPD
Dissociative disorders
Eating disorders
Addiction
Substance abuse
Sexual/physical/emotional abuse
DV
Grief
Loss
Trauma
PTSD
Sexual assault
Spirituality
Social skills
Stress

Locations

Naples, Telehealth

Languages

English

Populations

Children
Developmental stages
Ages 4-35
Couples
Individual
Family
Child Play Therapy

Preferences

Children
Young kids
Young teens
Mid-teens
Teens
Emerging / early adulthood (5-35)
Family (divorce, attachment systems) ranging across anxiety, depression, bipolar, mood disorders, PTSD, stress, assault (sexual/emotional/physical), DV, grief counseling, school troubles, trauma, self-acceptance, bullying, other mental health disorders within the age range of 4-35.

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