Francis Ndinya, LCMHC

Francis Ndinya is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. He works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. His manner is respectful and direct, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to handle daily demands.

Francis uses clear, practical conversation to identify what is getting in the way. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices to help change unhelpful thoughts and build workable habits. Sessions focus on simple tools people can try between meetings.

He adapts the pace and strategies to each person. That might mean short skill-building exercises for managing anger or longer discussions about meaning and life purpose. He also helps with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, and issues tied to immigration or cultural identity.

Over six years he has kept a focus on making therapy approachable and useful. Francis emphasizes collaboration so goals and techniques match a person’s life and responsibilities. He encourages steady steps rather than big leaps.

People who prefer straightforward, goal-oriented work often find this approach helpful. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people both inside and outside the United States.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often uses short exercises and between-session practice to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage anger. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people accept difficult emotions while clarifying values and taking actions that matter to them. It can be useful for stress, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and uses empathic listening to help people feel heard and understood as they work toward goals.

Finding the right approach is usually a process. Francis works together with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, lifestyle, and comfort level. That might mean mixing CBT skill practice with ACT values work or using mindfulness exercises to support emotion regulation.

Online sessions allow the same therapeutic methods to be used across formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or practicing skills between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different formats until the best fit is found.