- Guilt and shame
- Mindfulness methods
- CBT and ACT
About Francis
Francis Ndinya is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with six years of professional experience. He helps people managing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and adjusting to life changes. He also works with concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, control issues, infidelity, isolation, and guilt and shame.
Francis uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to a person. He adapts sessions to practical goals and everyday problems rather than abstract theory. Sessions focus on building skills for managing mood, handling difficult interactions, and making choices that align with personal values.
His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. He also uses Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to guide supportive, skills-focused work. Those methods are blended to match each person’s needs and preferences.
Clients can expect a collaborative style that looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions together. Francis pays attention to cultural background and life circumstances when talking about goals. He invites people to set manageable steps and reflects on what helps in daily life.
For someone carrying guilt or shame, he offers direct conversation about those feelings. The work includes practicing different ways of responding to painful thoughts and testing behaviors that may lessen avoidance and isolation.
Using ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that line up with them. It helps people who feel stuck by shifting attention from trying to erase difficult feelings to moving toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to notice urges, reduce reactivity, and build breathing or grounding routines.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Francis will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, habits, and preferences. That means trying a method, checking how it feels, and adjusting as needed rather than committing to one fixed path.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before scheduling. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, phone sessions when video is difficult, or scheduled times that reduce travel. Francis uses these therapeutic methods to help people practice skills and carry them into their daily routines rather than relying on single conversations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He uses conversational, skills-based work drawing on ACT, CBT, and mindfulness to help name the feelings, notice patterns, and try concrete responses to reduce avoidance and isolation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, stress, and adjustment concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online and in-person session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.