Hello, my name is Francisco Zepeda, and I was born and raised on the North Side of Chicago, IL. I have lived and traveled to various parts of world and experienced many cultures, from rural Indiana to the deserts of the Middle East. After my world travels, I decided to pursue a career in the mental health field and earned my Master's degree in the Specialization of Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 2007.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy in Pennsylvania and Indiana, I am passionate about working with my clients to help them move towards a greater emotional well-being. I provide a warm environment where clients are able to feel safe to express themselves and tell their story. I have worked with individuals for 10 years and have helped many clients realize that life is all about growth and change, which isn't always easy or comfortable. I have worked with many clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, phase of life transitions, stress (finances, work or home life), grief and loss, family conflict, ADD, etc.. I also have extensive experience working with couples and families, in case you should need help with parenting, relationships (spouse, partner, or parent), adjustment to separation, divorce, or step-family life, I would be honored to help you.
My approach combines the use of cognitive behavioral, humanistic, Gottman Method, solution focused, and experiential therapies combined with a systemic approach to ensure that the therapeutic process molds to you and your needs (as you are the expert of your life). It is also my priority for you to always feel understood, accepted, and never judged.
I applaud your courage to seek a more empowered and fulfilling self, and I look forward to helping guide and support you on your new journey.
"All our life, so far as it has definite form, is but a mass of habits." ~William James, 1892
Bilingual Services Available (Spanish)
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression
PA LMFT MF000676
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Francisco Zepeda. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Francisco is very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. He could do with being a tiny bit more organized - but couldn't we all?
Written on May 17, 2017 after therapy with Francisco for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, self esteem, and career
Francisco is amazing. He is understanding and receptive to any issue that I may bring up. He is able to have an objective view and advise accordingly. He is encouraging and makes me feel like I am able to get through any problems that I may have.
Written on Apr 24, 2017 after therapy with Francisco for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem
Fransisco has been very kind with me, listening to my problems and finding ways to improve my life at home. I've been very troubled with my family, but these weekly sessions are really helping me have a better outlook. He is flexible with my schedule and continues to offer helpful feedback.
Written on Apr 12, 2017 after therapy with Francisco for 3 weeks on issues concerning family, and self esteem
Francisco is very easy to talk to. I never feel judged and I always feel comfortable opening up and being honest with him. He has helped me understand myself and given me strategies to continue to understand and better myself, which helps me to have more control over my decisions and feel less anxious. I am grateful and glad to have found Francisco.
Written on Apr 11, 2017 after therapy with Francisco for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem
He is great and I feel good when I talk to him.
Written on Mar 17, 2017 after therapy with Francisco for 1 month
Francisco has been so amazing, in only a few sessions he has already given me so much hope in possibilities for a future different than the present I'm living now. He believes I can heal, I can change, I can get better - and he's made me believe it too.
Written on Mar 06, 2017 after therapy with Francisco for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, intimacy-related, and self esteem