Francisco Olmos, LMFT
Understanding and practical support for parenting concerns
Book with Francisco- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Francisco
Francisco Olmos is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with a decade of clinical experience. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can name their feelings and make practical changes. He speaks English and Spanish and aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for parents and individuals juggling life’s demands.
In sessions he focuses on problems like stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and parenting concerns.
Background and approach
He also helps with career transitions, coping with life changes, and relationship and intimacy-related struggles. He uses clear, goal-focused conversation rather than jargon so people can see small shifts quickly. Francisco draws on methods that center connection and present-moment change.
He helps people notice patterns from past relationships that keep repeating and then tries new ways of relating that feel safer and more effective. He also teaches simple strategies to manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions day to day. He works collaboratively and sets practical goals together with each person.
Sessions may include mindful breathing exercises, identifying unhelpful thinking, and telling life stories in new ways to find meaning and options. The aim is to leave people with tools they can use between sessions. Signing up starts with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
Francisco recognizes that reaching out takes courage and he supports each person’s pace and priorities as they work toward clearer routines and steadier relationships.
What Francisco works with
Everything Francisco lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Francisco helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Francisco lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How attachment and skill-based work translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In short online sessions, this looks like noticing repeated interaction styles and practicing new ways of connecting that reduce anxiety and reactivity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors to change mood and stress levels. Online CBT often uses brief exercises and homework between sessions to build new habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance so people feel heard while they figure things out; it can make online conversations feel steady and grounded.Finding the right mix of approaches happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then he and the client will try methods that match what feels useful, adjusting over time based on progress and feedback.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls allow more face-to-face work for skills practice and emotional check-ins. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, coaching-style support, or when someone needs quick coping ideas between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for busy parents and people with changing schedules.
Questions people ask about Francisco
What kinds of concerns does Francisco address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, career changes, ADHD, and other life transitions.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, with a focus on clear goals. He blends connection-based work with hands-on strategies people can use between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a California LMFT license and practices with clients located in California.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available online?
Francisco meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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