Last edited 10/21/2025
Francesca Papazis, LAPC
She / Her / Hers
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWoman, CisgenderWhite
Get To Know Me
What is your style/approach to therapy?
I believe you know yourself better than anyone else. I also believe humans are built for connection, and when you find a therapist that is the right fit for your needs, therapy can be healing. I encourage safety and empowerment with my clients, compassionately challenging them to work toward their individual goals and embrace their intuitive sense of self.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I view therapy primarily through an attachment-based and psychodynamic lens. Therefore, I see the way our early experiences inform how we show up in our relationships with others (and ourselves). I also use a feminist framework, validating how our social/cultural identities and political environment impact our wellness. I am a trauma-informed clinician and value the body-mind relationship, incorporating somatic interventions and mindful awareness into sessions.
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
I specialize in working with anxiety, relationship challenges, sexuality/identity exploration, past/childhood trauma, and attachment healing. However, I am here to support you with any topics and goals you choose to bring to session. I am sex-positive, nonjudgemental, & queer/gender-affirming.
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyRelationship IssuesSexuality Based IssuesAttachment issuesTrauma
General Expertise
Abuse/Survivors of abuseAdolescent mental healthAdoption & foster careCodependencyDependence issuesDomestic violenceGender identity & transgender healthIdentity developmentLGBTQIA related issuesLife transitionsMen's healthPanic attacks & panic disorderSexual health & dysfunctionStressWomen's issuesSex TherapyHighly Sensitive PersonSchool IssuesIntimate Partner Violence & Domestic ViolenceTrans+
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesEclectic TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyFamily Systems TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyFeminist TherapyHumanistic TherapyNarrative TherapySomatic TherapyEmotionally Focused TherapyMindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapyAttachment-Based TherapyCompassion-Focused TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Couples CounselingIndividual TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
Aetna
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $140 |
| Couples Counseling: | $160 |
| Individual Therapy: | $140 |
| Child Counseling: | $140 |
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Francesca Papazis, LAPC, Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, APC000188 is practicing under the supervision of Chelsea Minsky (Pennsylvania, LPC, PC009434) at Cultivate Counseling Collective.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Training/CertificationsMindful Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training (200 hour) - Mission Yoga, Charleston, SC
Education
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Philosophy, Professional Counseling, 2023
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science, Counseling and Mental Health Service, 2022
Work HistoryPrior to becoming a therapist, I worked in a variety of social work settings with children and families. I facilitated evidence-based therapeutic interventions in a nonprofit setting for victims and survivors of sexual abuse. I was also a youth advocate and case manager for a program in Charleston, SC that ensured children in the foster care were having their needs met. I continue to work with a similar nonprofit in Philly, and because of these experiences, I am sensitive to intergenerational trauma and traumatic stress caused by systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Francesca Papazis, LAPC, LAPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Francesca Papazis, LAPC accepting new clients?
Yes, Francesca Papazis, LAPC is accepting new clients for online therapy in and in-person appointments at 1904 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146.
Does Francesca Papazis, LAPC accept insurance?
Yes, Francesca Papazis, LAPC accepts insurance, including Aetna.
What types of therapy does Francesca Papazis, LAPC offer?
Francesca Papazis, LAPC offers therapy for children, couples and individuals.
Does Francesca Papazis, LAPC offer in-person appointments?
Yes, Francesca Papazis, LAPC offers in-person appointments at 1904 South Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146.
Does Francesca Papazis, LAPC offer online therapy?
Yes, Francesca Papazis, LAPC offers online therapy via video sessions to people in Pennsylvania.
How quickly can I see Francesca Papazis, LAPC?
Francesca Papazis, LAPC typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Francesca Papazis, LAPC speak?
Francesca Papazis, LAPC conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Francesca Papazis, LAPC online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Francesca Papazis, LAPC online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.