French-Speaking Therapists in Charlotte, NC
Places you come to, places you leave behind, and places you still hope to reach. You have come to one of life’s tough places and rather than enjoying life right now, you are spending much of it on anxiety, disappointment, or maybe emptiness, shame, feeling stuck. Worn patterns like people pleasing and perfectionism can add to overwhelm and exhaustion. Asking yourself deeper questions about purpose, meaning, life direction and wondering "what's next?"
"On the long rough road, the sun and moon will continue to shine"-Thich Nhat Hanh
Places you come to, places you leave behind, and places you still hope to reach. You have come to one of life’s tough places and rather than enjoying life right now, you are spending much of it on anxiety, disappointment, or maybe emptiness, shame, feeling stuck. Worn patterns like people pleasing and perfectionism can add to overwhelm and exhaustion. Asking yourself deeper questions about purpose, meaning, life direction and wondering "what's next?"
"On the long rough road, the sun and moon will continue to shine"-Thich Nhat Hanh
PSC strives to promote individual and family growth through a variety of therapeutic processes in a confidential and caring manner. We believe the collaboration between clients and therapist is paramount to successful achievement of therapeutic goals. Our hope is the partnership will foster growth in your journey towards wellness.
PSC strives to promote individual and family growth through a variety of therapeutic processes in a confidential and caring manner. We believe the collaboration between clients and therapist is paramount to successful achievement of therapeutic goals. Our hope is the partnership will foster growth in your journey towards wellness.
You've found disappointment because your life does not look the way you thought it would. Perhaps you are dealing with a major loss that has you feeling like a bomb went off in your life. Or perhaps you dreamed life would look a certain way and feel left behind, unfulfilled and unsure what you want moving forward. Or perhaps you are struggling to adjust to a life change. Even if your life looks good on the outside, you feel empty and hopeless. You cannot shake a nagging worry or sadness, and your friends and family might not understand how much your life feels like a battle. You feel alone, but you do not need to suffer in silence.
You've found disappointment because your life does not look the way you thought it would. Perhaps you are dealing with a major loss that has you feeling like a bomb went off in your life. Or perhaps you dreamed life would look a certain way and feel left behind, unfulfilled and unsure what you want moving forward. Or perhaps you are struggling to adjust to a life change. Even if your life looks good on the outside, you feel empty and hopeless. You cannot shake a nagging worry or sadness, and your friends and family might not understand how much your life feels like a battle. You feel alone, but you do not need to suffer in silence.
I am Dorce Francois, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and clinician at Exhale Integrative Services. I provide family centered care rooted in the belief that healing extends beyond the individual and includes the entire support system. I offer individual, family, and couples therapy, as well as Intensive In Home services. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, and life transitions using a collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths based approach that fosters growth, connection, and lasting change.
I am Dorce Francois, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and clinician at Exhale Integrative Services. I provide family centered care rooted in the belief that healing extends beyond the individual and includes the entire support system. I offer individual, family, and couples therapy, as well as Intensive In Home services. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, and life transitions using a collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths based approach that fosters growth, connection, and lasting change.
My approach is rooted in the belief that with insight, knowledge, support and effort you can be empowered to live the life you desire and manifest your goals, whether internal or external. I will work with you to develop a stronger, more accepting sense of self through mindfulness, challenging negative cognitions, and validation. I deem myself a counselor, rather than a therapist, one who provides counsel through education, support, guidance, and feedback, with a directive and accountable style. By providing "bumpers," we can work together to identify and dismantle the barriers to living out your intentions.
My approach is rooted in the belief that with insight, knowledge, support and effort you can be empowered to live the life you desire and manifest your goals, whether internal or external. I will work with you to develop a stronger, more accepting sense of self through mindfulness, challenging negative cognitions, and validation. I deem myself a counselor, rather than a therapist, one who provides counsel through education, support, guidance, and feedback, with a directive and accountable style. By providing "bumpers," we can work together to identify and dismantle the barriers to living out your intentions.
I work with individuals and couples whose lives have been interrupted by depression, anxiety,and trauma. Psychotherapy, like pastoral care and psychoanlysis, is "soul work" - self expression in the presence of a trusted friend and guide. In the safe space of the therapeutic relationship, thoughts and feelings, dreams and fantasies, desires and fears are spoken without judgment. Authentic verbal and emotional expression is transformative. As dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior become clear, as shattered parts of the self are recognized and linked, health and a new wholeness can be achieved.
I work with individuals and couples whose lives have been interrupted by depression, anxiety,and trauma. Psychotherapy, like pastoral care and psychoanlysis, is "soul work" - self expression in the presence of a trusted friend and guide. In the safe space of the therapeutic relationship, thoughts and feelings, dreams and fantasies, desires and fears are spoken without judgment. Authentic verbal and emotional expression is transformative. As dysfunctional patterns of thought and behavior become clear, as shattered parts of the self are recognized and linked, health and a new wholeness can be achieved.
Does your life seem like everything should be okay, but it isn't? Do you have panic attacks, break out in sweat, have heart palpitations? Have you had sexually confusing experiences? Do you feel detached? Do you experience flashbacks? Do you have nightmares? Is it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep? Do you startle easily? Are your angry outbursts hurting your relationships? Do you feel guilt, shame, despair, hopeless, helpless, worthless, withdrawn, numb, irritable? Are you self-destructive? Are you hostile? If any of these are true for you, I would be honored to work with you.
Does your life seem like everything should be okay, but it isn't? Do you have panic attacks, break out in sweat, have heart palpitations? Have you had sexually confusing experiences? Do you feel detached? Do you experience flashbacks? Do you have nightmares? Is it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep? Do you startle easily? Are your angry outbursts hurting your relationships? Do you feel guilt, shame, despair, hopeless, helpless, worthless, withdrawn, numb, irritable? Are you self-destructive? Are you hostile? If any of these are true for you, I would be honored to work with you.
I am a psychologist with many years of experience working with teens and adults with emotional difficulties. I believe the key to successful treatment is a good client-therapist match and your motivation to getting help. In terms of therapy style, I use an interactive, collaborative approach - a genuine and warm dialogue between two persons who work together to understand/resolve issues. Also, I view myself as someone who asks questions that motivate you to gain further insight about issues of concern and, when you are ready to make changes, I will give you tools and skills to implement them.
I am a psychologist with many years of experience working with teens and adults with emotional difficulties. I believe the key to successful treatment is a good client-therapist match and your motivation to getting help. In terms of therapy style, I use an interactive, collaborative approach - a genuine and warm dialogue between two persons who work together to understand/resolve issues. Also, I view myself as someone who asks questions that motivate you to gain further insight about issues of concern and, when you are ready to make changes, I will give you tools and skills to implement them.
On the outside, you seem to have it all, but inside, your mind never stops racing.
Even if it looks like you’ve got it all together - career, school, or new motherhood, you might overthink, replay conversations, worry about the future, or struggle with intrusive thoughts. Anxiety or OCD can make even small decisions exhausting, and managing career, dating, fertility, pregnancy, or postpartum life feels overwhelming while keeping everything running on the surface.
On the outside, you seem to have it all, but inside, your mind never stops racing.
Even if it looks like you’ve got it all together - career, school, or new motherhood, you might overthink, replay conversations, worry about the future, or struggle with intrusive thoughts. Anxiety or OCD can make even small decisions exhausting, and managing career, dating, fertility, pregnancy, or postpartum life feels overwhelming while keeping everything running on the surface.
Accepting New Patients; Tele-Health; We take most major insurances... We provide one-on-one compassionate, whole-person care and longitudinal clinical alliances for persons struggling with weight gain. We aim for precision targeting of root causes of obesity, and provide a comprehensive medical + psychosocial diagnostic and treatment plan, with Harvard Medical School trained clinical advice, and evidence-based scientific interventions, and a personalized treatment plan, as we honor your full dignity and accompany you in solidarity, care, and partnership through your weight loss journey with us.
Accepting New Patients; Tele-Health; We take most major insurances... We provide one-on-one compassionate, whole-person care and longitudinal clinical alliances for persons struggling with weight gain. We aim for precision targeting of root causes of obesity, and provide a comprehensive medical + psychosocial diagnostic and treatment plan, with Harvard Medical School trained clinical advice, and evidence-based scientific interventions, and a personalized treatment plan, as we honor your full dignity and accompany you in solidarity, care, and partnership through your weight loss journey with us.
Trauma has haunted you for years. It’s left you with nightmares and flashbacks. It’s caused you to distrust others and push them away. It’s made you feel broken and hopeless. You’ve tried everything you can think of to shed the weight of the past. You’ve read the books, tried the life hacks… You may have even talked to a therapist. But now, you’re out of options. Nothing has helped you transition from being a survivor to someone who’s truly alive. And you’re all talked out. No matter how many times you tell your story, nothing changes. The search for relief is exhausting. This might be your last shot at getting help.
Trauma has haunted you for years. It’s left you with nightmares and flashbacks. It’s caused you to distrust others and push them away. It’s made you feel broken and hopeless. You’ve tried everything you can think of to shed the weight of the past. You’ve read the books, tried the life hacks… You may have even talked to a therapist. But now, you’re out of options. Nothing has helped you transition from being a survivor to someone who’s truly alive. And you’re all talked out. No matter how many times you tell your story, nothing changes. The search for relief is exhausting. This might be your last shot at getting help.
There are as many different ways of being stuck as there are human beings. For some, being stuck looks like underachieving, and staying trapped in comfortable but unfulfilling lives. For others, it looks like staying in romantic, platonic, or professional relationships that encourage stasis rather than growth. And for some, it means obsessive thoughts loops, anxiety spirals, or the anomie of depression. At any age, at any phase of life, we can find ourselves stuck in habits, behaviors, or relationships that we know no longer serve us.
There are as many different ways of being stuck as there are human beings. For some, being stuck looks like underachieving, and staying trapped in comfortable but unfulfilling lives. For others, it looks like staying in romantic, platonic, or professional relationships that encourage stasis rather than growth. And for some, it means obsessive thoughts loops, anxiety spirals, or the anomie of depression. At any age, at any phase of life, we can find ourselves stuck in habits, behaviors, or relationships that we know no longer serve us.
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. My aim is to take the stress out of this process. I pride myself on forming meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients and creating a relaxed environment in which they feel comfortable pursuing their respective goals. Though I approach my clients’ issues with the utmost seriousness, my style is quite informal. If therapy is meant to bring out the best in people, then we should laugh a little along the way.
Finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. My aim is to take the stress out of this process. I pride myself on forming meaningful therapeutic relationships with my clients and creating a relaxed environment in which they feel comfortable pursuing their respective goals. Though I approach my clients’ issues with the utmost seriousness, my style is quite informal. If therapy is meant to bring out the best in people, then we should laugh a little along the way.
Trauma has haunted you for years. It’s left you with nightmares and flashbacks. It’s caused you to distrust others and push them away. It’s made you feel broken and hopeless. You’ve tried everything you can think of to shed the weight of the past. You’ve read the books, tried the life hacks… you may have even talked to a therapist. But now, you’re out of options. Nothing has helped you transition from being a survivor to someone who’s truly alive. And you’re all talked out. No matter how many times you tell your story, nothing changes. The search for relief is exhausting. This might be your last shot at trying to get help.
Trauma has haunted you for years. It’s left you with nightmares and flashbacks. It’s caused you to distrust others and push them away. It’s made you feel broken and hopeless. You’ve tried everything you can think of to shed the weight of the past. You’ve read the books, tried the life hacks… you may have even talked to a therapist. But now, you’re out of options. Nothing has helped you transition from being a survivor to someone who’s truly alive. And you’re all talked out. No matter how many times you tell your story, nothing changes. The search for relief is exhausting. This might be your last shot at trying to get help.
How many times have you told yourself, 'this year it will be different' abut you might find yourself in the same loop of unhappiness and low motivation to change anything. You give and give, trying to make everyone happy around you, and it sometimes works and sometimes not. Now you feel drained, exhausted and a big depressing feeling has settled in your chest, making it hard to breathe. There is a way out! Whatever coping mechanism you have tried has not worked, and it might have become a problem of its own (Substance Use). It is time to try something different! It is time to give yourself a chance on happiness!
How many times have you told yourself, 'this year it will be different' abut you might find yourself in the same loop of unhappiness and low motivation to change anything. You give and give, trying to make everyone happy around you, and it sometimes works and sometimes not. Now you feel drained, exhausted and a big depressing feeling has settled in your chest, making it hard to breathe. There is a way out! Whatever coping mechanism you have tried has not worked, and it might have become a problem of its own (Substance Use). It is time to try something different! It is time to give yourself a chance on happiness!
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Are worries taking over your child's life? A few extra requests for reassurance, another check-in before bed, or unusual fear around an activity that used to be easy might have seemed small at first. But for kids with anxiety and OCD, worries don’t STAY small. Before you know it, you’re doing everything you can to keep your child’s anxiety in check...only to see their worries continue to grow. Even if you’ve tried therapy before, it can feel like nothing works.
Are worries taking over your child's life? A few extra requests for reassurance, another check-in before bed, or unusual fear around an activity that used to be easy might have seemed small at first. But for kids with anxiety and OCD, worries don’t STAY small. Before you know it, you’re doing everything you can to keep your child’s anxiety in check...only to see their worries continue to grow. Even if you’ve tried therapy before, it can feel like nothing works.
I work with motivated individuals seeking relief from chronic pain as well as reduced stress and anxiety in their personal lives or at work. Chronic pain conditions that I treat include but are not limited to neck and back pain, headaches, pelvic pain, IBS, tinnitus, and fibromyalgia.
I work with motivated individuals seeking relief from chronic pain as well as reduced stress and anxiety in their personal lives or at work. Chronic pain conditions that I treat include but are not limited to neck and back pain, headaches, pelvic pain, IBS, tinnitus, and fibromyalgia.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or grief that affects your day to day life? Do you want hope that life could be better? If you are seeking therapy, you probably have a deep desire for hope and healing. I look forward to partnering with you to explore skills to help you live a more fulfilled life. You can do hard things! I am nonjudgmental and experienced with a wide variety of clients.
I believe in your inherent worth & will work with you in to find solutions and relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma or grief. In virtual therapy, we can meet from the comfort of your safe spot at home.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or grief that affects your day to day life? Do you want hope that life could be better? If you are seeking therapy, you probably have a deep desire for hope and healing. I look forward to partnering with you to explore skills to help you live a more fulfilled life. You can do hard things! I am nonjudgmental and experienced with a wide variety of clients.
I believe in your inherent worth & will work with you in to find solutions and relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma or grief. In virtual therapy, we can meet from the comfort of your safe spot at home.
Feeling more like roommates than partners? I get it. That deep, easy connection you once had feels out of reach, replaced by misunderstandings, quiet tension, or arguments that just go in circles. Life’s pressures—work stress, past hurts, family demands, or the weight of cultural expectations—can slowly pull even the strongest teams apart. It’s lonely, and trying to fix it on your own is exhausting. It doesn’t have to stay this way.
Feeling more like roommates than partners? I get it. That deep, easy connection you once had feels out of reach, replaced by misunderstandings, quiet tension, or arguments that just go in circles. Life’s pressures—work stress, past hurts, family demands, or the weight of cultural expectations—can slowly pull even the strongest teams apart. It’s lonely, and trying to fix it on your own is exhausting. It doesn’t have to stay this way.
How can I live without them? This is the question you ask yourself first thing in the morning when the reality of the loss hits you so hard you can't breathe. When you sleep, you might get a break, but not always. Sometimes your dreams are visited by the one you lost, and then you spend your days trying to avoid the heartache.
At the beginning, people were there for you. They moved on, but you can't. Time has passed, and you are still in pain, not knowing what to do. You are scared you will remain frozen in grief, and life will go on without you. There is no map or formula for grief, so what can you do?
How can I live without them? This is the question you ask yourself first thing in the morning when the reality of the loss hits you so hard you can't breathe. When you sleep, you might get a break, but not always. Sometimes your dreams are visited by the one you lost, and then you spend your days trying to avoid the heartache.
At the beginning, people were there for you. They moved on, but you can't. Time has passed, and you are still in pain, not knowing what to do. You are scared you will remain frozen in grief, and life will go on without you. There is no map or formula for grief, so what can you do?
