About the Therapist
Alexandra ("Lexi") Franc
Masters of Arts (M.A.) in Marriage & Family Therapy, Northcentral University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology, Florida State University
Welcome! I’m Lexi, also known as That Therapy Girl. Like everyone else, I experienced common social struggles, including feelings of loneliness, disconnect, and anxiety from unhealthy relationships. This led me first to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology.
After my Bachelor’s, I worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for children with autism and other social and behavioral issues, using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). I found that connecting to my clients’ emotional world furthered their progress.
In my personal time, I began learning about marriage, couples, and relationships by watching videos and reading books and articles. This made me questioned why the divorce rate was rising and what impact it would have on our world. This led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, with a focus on couples counseling.
Now, in my practice with couples, I primarily utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which is a derivative of attachment theory. This allows me to unearth negative cycles and to aid each partner in turning them positive. To date, I’ve worked with hundreds of couples, whether they are pre-marital or have been married for decades. In my family practice, I help my clients with co-parenting and with creating new attachments in blended families.
With individual clients, I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Somatic Therapy based in the science of somatic experiencing. I use this method to create balance between the mind and body. I am trained in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), which I learned through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) early in my career. These methods effectively treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and more, helping my clients reach homeostasis in a secure environment.
All in all, I believe in meeting my clients where they are, whether that’s by offering a safe space to feel seen and heard, exploring their thoughts and feelings with them, or digging into deep issues. I look forward to doing the same with you!
SPECIALTIES
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples
An evidence-based, attachment-focused approach that helps couples identify negative cycles, restore emotional safety, and strengthen their bond. Lexi uses EFT to guide partners toward deeper connection and lasting change.
Co-Parenting & Blended Family Strategist
Lexi provides expert support for co-parents and blended families, helping them navigate complex dynamics, improve communication, and build collaborative, respectful relationships that prioritize the well-being of everyone involved.
Premarital Counseling: Prepare/Enrich Certified
Using the highly regarded Prepare/Enrich framework, Lexi helps couples explore key areas of compatibility, improve conflict resolution, and lay a strong foundation for marriage through guided, research-based conversations.
Basic Principles of Somatic Therapy
Grounded in a body-mind approach, Lexi incorporates somatic principles to support clients in reconnecting with their bodies, processing stored emotions, and increasing resilience—especially in the face of stress, overwhelm, or trauma.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety & Depression
Lexi applies CBT techniques to help individuals identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and shift behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.
EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Trained in EMDR, Lexi supports clients in processing and healing from trauma by targeting distressing memories, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering a greater sense of peace and integration.
Grief and Life Transitions
Lexi will provide a safe space and support while processing in a bit size for a big transition such as divorce, loss of loved ones or moving. She will help you find the new “norm” and joy once again!