Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Francis works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Francis
Francis Joseph Gallego is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He offers direct, practical support for trauma, grief, addiction, parenting strain, and LGBT-related concerns. His approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and steady guidance.
He uses straightforward conversations to understand each person's needs. Sessions focus on real-life problems like coping with illness, caregiving stress, or work and career pressures.
Background and approach
He pays attention to how past relationships and attachment patterns shape current reactions. Francis draws on several approaches including client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means sessions balance listening and practical skills for changing thoughts and behaviors.
He also brings elements of attachment-based and Jungian thinking when exploring deeper patterns and meaning. With 22 years of experience across New York, Hawaii, and California, he has supported people facing family conflict, chronic illness, and the effects of intergenerational trauma. He emphasizes cultural humility and inclusion in every conversation.
He also addresses concerns such as control issues, codependency, and compassion fatigue. He tailors plans to fit each person's goals and daily life. The focus is on doable strategies, clearer communication, and building choices that feel manageable.
People who want a respectful, experienced guide for practical change may find his style helpful.
What Francis works with
Everything Francis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Francis's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Francis lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and helps people find their own solutions, which can be useful for building confidence and clarity about next steps.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes through concrete exercises and short-term plans.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide what fits best based on their goals, history, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying skills-based work, deeper attachment-focused conversations, or a mix tailored to needs.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face to face when scheduling permits. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, coaching-style support, and when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to keep regular contact and practice skills between sessions.
Questions people ask about Francis
What concerns does Francis help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, LGBT-related concerns, and related challenges like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices in a direct and respectful way, combining listening with practical tools. Sessions mix supportive conversation with skills for coping and behavior change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 22 years of professional experience, including work in New York, Hawaii, and California supporting people with a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California and based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.