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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
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Dr. Franchesca Fontus

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

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13 Endorsed
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Currently unable to accept new clients
Plantation, FL 33324
Are you having relationship issues or are your family dynamics with your loved ones in a troubled state? You're struggling to establish healthy boundaries relationally or in different areas of your life? Are you experiencing anxiety or worries that have you second guessing yourself or your future? At this point, you are likely desiring a breakthrough.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I'm dedicated to helping you address your relationship issues with yourself and others. Through exploring relational cycles, familial challenges, and anxious thought patterns, together we will discover tangible ways to address the concerns that are impacting you, your relationships, and your overall quality of life.
Faith is important to many of my clients. If that resonates with you, I thoughtfully integrate Christ-centered values and biblical perspectives into the therapeutic process. Your journey deserves to be met with purpose, compassion, and an understanding of your unique challenges. Contact me today for a free consultation. I'd be honored to walk alongside you!
Call or Dr. Franchesca Fontus now for a free 15 minute consultation - (954) 686-3882

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Purpose Therapy

Plantation, FL 33324

(954) 686-3882

Bloomfield, NJ 07003

My website
I offer sessions by appointment in Plantation, FL and virtually throughout Florida and New Jersey.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Family Conflict and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (954) 686-3882
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Purpose Therapy

Plantation, FL 33324

(954) 686-3882

Bloomfield, NJ 07003

My website
I offer sessions by appointment in Plantation, FL and virtually throughout Florida and New Jersey.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Family Conflict and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BCBS of Mass (Virtual)
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Florida Blue
  • Horizon BCBS of NJ (Virtual)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Self-Pay and Listed insurances accepted for Individual Therapy; Self-pay accepted only for Couple and Family Therapy
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 686-3882
"
Self-Pay and Listed insurances accepted for Individual Therapy; Self-pay accepted only for Couple and Family Therapy
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 686-3882

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MT3464 Franchesca Fontus
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Nova Southeastern University , M.S., Ph.D.
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of New Jersey 37FI00218400 / 2023
  • Certificate from AAMFT Approved Supervisor; Florida Qualified Supervisor
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Licensed in both Florida and New Jersey, I have had the privilege of helping clients improve their relationships with themselves and others for over 10 years!
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 686-3882
"
Licensed in both Florida and New Jersey, I have had the privilege of helping clients improve their relationships with themselves and others for over 10 years!
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 686-3882

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Boundaries
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Peer Relationships
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients struggling with personal, relational, and familial challenges. During our initial sessions, we'll collaborate to create a plan for addressing these issues in a tangible way that helps clients improve their overall quality of life.
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 686-3882
"
I work with clients struggling with personal, relational, and familial challenges. During our initial sessions, we'll collaborate to create a plan for addressing these issues in a tangible way that helps clients improve their overall quality of life.
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 686-3882

13 Endorsements

Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
CounselorPhDNCCLMHCLPC
Franchesca is an excellent therapist who has heart of gold and goes over and beyond for her clients.
Dr Katia - Couples Therapy
Dr Katia - Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family TherapistPhDLMFT
One of the best professionals on the field. She is a strong, smart, and effective systemic therapist.
Dr. Franchesca Meyers
Dr. Franchesca Meyers
Marriage & Family TherapistPhDLMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus shines as a beacon of expertise and empathy in the therapy world. She is truly exceptional in her dedication & passion for helping others. Dr. Fontus's support transforms clients and colleagues from surviving to thriving.
Dr. Julie Vinci
Dr. Julie Vinci
Marriage & Family TherapistPhDLMFT
Dr. Franchesca is truly remarkable in her dedication to helping others and she is a gem in our field. Clients and colleagues who receive support from Francesca benefit from her wisdom, grace, and strength.
Stephanie Rios
Stephanie Rios
Licensed Mental Health CounselorMSLMHC-QS
Franchesca is a great therapist who is dedicated to helping her clients. You'll be in great hands.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Haitian Creole

Religion

Christian

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

I also speak

Haitian Creole

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Bowen Family Systems Therapy
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Intergenerational Family Therapy
  • Multicultural
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Mainly informed by Bowen Family Systems Therapy, following your intake, we'll construct a relational/family diagram to explore your relational and family dynamics in connection to your personal challenges. We'll also explore the function of anxiety in your life and how it's effecting your relationship with yourself and others.
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 686-3882
"
Mainly informed by Bowen Family Systems Therapy, following your intake, we'll construct a relational/family diagram to explore your relational and family dynamics in connection to your personal challenges. We'll also explore the function of anxiety in your life and how it's effecting your relationship with yourself and others.
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (954) 686-3882

Location

Primary Location

Purpose Therapy

Plantation, FL 33324

(954) 686-3882

Additional Location

Bloomfield, NJ 07003

(954) 686-3882
"
I offer sessions by appointment in Plantation, FL and virtually throughout Florida and New Jersey.
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (954) 686-3882
"
I offer sessions by appointment in Plantation, FL and virtually throughout Florida and New Jersey.
Photo of Dr. Franchesca Fontus, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Franchesca Fontus
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (954) 686-3882