- Attachment-informed
- Warm and direct
- English and Spanish
About Francisco
Francisco Olmos is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with ten years of professional experience. He focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling. He works with individuals who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues such as codependency and parenting strain.
In sessions he takes a straightforward, warm approach. He listens first, then helps people notice patterns that cause pain. He uses practical techniques to manage anxiety, improve relationships, and handle life changes. Many clients come for support with self-esteem, anger, career transitions, or coping after loss.
Francisco draws on several therapy approaches to fit what each person needs. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current bonds. Client-centered care emphasizes the client’s own goals and pace. Cognitive behavioral tools help change thoughts and habits that keep problems going.
He also uses mindfulness and narrative strategies to help people stay present and rewrite unhelpful life stories. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused, with concrete next steps between meetings. Francisco speaks English and Spanish and practices across California as an LMFT.
Taking the first step can feel hard. He encourages people to notice that starting therapy is an act of strength and is available to guide that first step toward change.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape present patterns. Online sessions can explore those patterns by reviewing recent interactions and noticing emotional responses in real time, which helps with intimacy, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues.Client-centered therapy centers on the person’s goals and pace. In an online setting this often means the therapist follows the client’s lead, offers reflective listening, and helps clarify priorities for each session so work feels relevant and manageable.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. Remotely, this can include tracking thoughts between sessions, trying short behavioral experiments, and reviewing results together the next meeting.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can be adjusted as work progresses so sessions stay focused and useful.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and better fit busy lives. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on a break, and help people keep consistent appointments while juggling work, parenting, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Francisco help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting, codependency, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are warm and direct. He listens closely, helps identify patterns, and uses practical steps clients can try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with ten years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship issues.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.