Frances Gordon is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, educator, and practitioner committed to creating a therapeutic relationship grounded in respect, empathy, and confidentiality. Her expertise spans a wide range of issues, including alcoholism, substance misuse, adverse childhood experiences, low self-esteem, workplace challenges, depression, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. Frances empowers her clients to identify their goals and needs while providing a safe and trusting environment to explore their challenges. Her versatile therapy style incorporates various treatment approaches tailored to individual circumstances, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, active listening, mindfulness training, relaxation techniques, meditation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). As a registered yoga teacher (RYT-500), Frances believes in seeing each client as a unique individual deserving of honesty, respect, and dignity within a confidential setting. With a dedicated career in substance abuse since 1974, she has cultivated strong relationships within the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Al-Anon communities, ensuring that clients have access to all necessary resources for their recovery journey.