Francis Ndinya
Supportive practical therapy for life challenges
LCMHC North Carolina
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Francis
Francis Ndinya is a licensed mental health counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and major life adjustments.
Background and approach
He draws on six years of clinical work to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation, combining practical strategies with a compassionate, respectful stance toward cultural and personal differences.
His practice addresses a broad range of concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues, including caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control problems, grief linked to separation or divorce, guilt and shame, immigration-related challenges, impulsivity and infidelity, isolation, questions of life purpose, men’s issues, and multicultural dynamics.
Clinically he uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to help clients build skills, clarify values, and reduce unhelpful patterns. Francis emphasizes adaptability and collaboration, meeting clients where they are and adjusting tools to fit individual goals.
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English, aiming to support people taking the first steps toward greater well-being.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and build psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action, which can help with chronic pain, life transitions, and persistent emotional struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead to foster insight and self-directed growth.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself, and Francis collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adapts techniques from CBT, ACT, and client-centered work as needed, making adjustments over time based on progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, practice skills between meetings, and maintain continuity of care when location or time constraints arise.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English