James U. DeFrancis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW (he, him)
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In today’s stressful and uncertain world, each of us can experience challenges with depression, anxiety, major life transitions, and trauma. I work to provide my clients with a safe, affirming, non-judgmental space to work through these challenges on their journeys to wellness and fulfillment. I support my clients as they find healing from trauma, develop meaningful relationships, achieve their life goals, and come to celebrate their truest, deepest selves.
My clinical interests include depression, anxiety, major life transitions, relationships, drug and alcohol addiction, trauma and PTSD, recovery from religious-based trauma, and coming out as LGBTQIA. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, empowering my clients to identify their own goals and develop concrete skills to achieve them.
My clients have described me as warm, genuine, non-judgmental, and an empathetic listener. If you are interested in exploring therapy, please contact me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. It would be my privilege to accompany you on your path to wellness.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ascension
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
James U. DeFrancis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LC200003537 James U. DeFrancisLicense state differs from primary location state.
- Attended Catholic University of America, MSW
- License: Maryland 33893 / 2025
- Degree/Diploma from University of Chicago B.A. / 2001
Education and Years In Practice
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James U. DeFrancis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (202) 873-9292
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
James U. DeFrancis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (202) 873-9292
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
James U. DeFrancis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (202) 873-9292
Location
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James U. DeFrancis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (202) 873-9292