Hello, I'm Francie,
Life can be described as ascending mountains. The journey can be challenging, beautiful, and sometimes harsh. I have experienced many complex challenges that have brought me to the verge of losing hope. There was a period when I put on a brave face for others, but inside, I was extremely sad and hopeless. My emotions were raw, and I was searching for something. I didn't know what I needed to change to find a glimmer of joy. I sought guidance from family and friends but continued to bury myself in housework or social media instead of believing I had the tools to implement change. I wasted so much time.
I decided to take action
During my challenging climb, I knew things would stay the same if I did not surrender to God and make changes. I was tired of living that life, so I pushed myself to reflect on what needed to be different. Forgiveness came to mind: to forgive myself for not being perfect, to forgive others no matter what pain I felt they had caused, to let go of the past, and to take ownership of what will happen today. That allowed me to regain my lost hope and start acting toward a life aligned with my spirit and who I am.
I believe God created me to serve others, and in 2021, I graduated with my Master of Science in Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University. It's my honor to provide a safe, nonjudgemental place where I can sit with you while you share your fears, desires, and struggles and work through life's difficulties one step at a time.
We are all capable of handling the challenges life brings and working through the messiness along the way. You can forgive, let go, implement dreams, feel hope again, and take ownership of the life you want to live.
You can make a change and start a different journey if you are willing. Your path will mean making the necessary changes and choices that belong to you and reflect where you want to go.
Working together, the healing can start. It is my privilege to join you on this journey.