Dr. Frances Yahia, LMHC

Dr. Frances Yahia brings a deep blend of academic training and decades of clinical work to her therapeutic practice. Holding a PhD in mental health - a doctoral degree focused on advanced study of psychological well-being - she is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. Over more than 15 years in private practice, she has worked with a wide range of clients, drawing on a variety of techniques informed by spiritual psychology to address inner patterns and relational dynamics.

Her writing explores the subconscious, inner child material, family relationships, romantic partnerships, and spiritual journeys, and she has authored several books on these topics. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Yahia leads retreats and workshops that extend therapeutic themes into experiential settings, and she teaches depth psychology at the college level, bringing ideas from theory into practical application. Her approach emphasizes exploration of underlying emotional material alongside practical strategies for change, aiming to help clients understand long-standing patterns and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Dr. Yahia’s background in both scholarship and experiential leadership supports a practice that integrates reflective study, creative inquiry, and applied therapeutic tools to meet each client’s goals.

Depth and Spiritual Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Dr. Frances Yahia often integrates inner child and subconscious-focused work into her practice, helping clients identify early emotional patterns and unresolved wounds that influence current relationships and self-image. This approach can be useful for people working through family relationship issues, childhood wounds, or persistent self-esteem concerns.

She also uses attachment-focused methods to explore how early bonds shape expectations in romantic and family relationships, assisting clients who face abandonment, attachment, or intimacy-related challenges. These techniques aim to improve relational awareness and communication.

Alongside those methods, Dr. Yahia brings spiritual and depth psychology perspectives that encourage exploration of meaning, values, and long-term personal growth, which can support clients navigating life transitions or spiritual questions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Frances Yahia collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts her methods over time so therapy remains aligned with the client’s evolving priorities and circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for accessing this work from home or elsewhere. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients gain flexibility in scheduling, easier access for those with mobility or caregiving demands, and the ability to continue consistent care regardless of location. These options make it simpler to fit meaningful therapeutic work into daily life.