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Francisco Almagro, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Francisco is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Francisco. View 21 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

I am happy to write a review for Francisco Almagro, a couple therapist who I believe is truly exceptional in his field. In my experience, Francisco has consistently demonstrated a high level of expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for his clients. From the moment I met Francisco, I felt at ease in his presence. He has a warm and empathetic manner that immediately puts people at ease. This was particularly important to me and my partner, as we were seeking help for some challenging issues in our relationship. Throughout our sessions with Francisco, we found him to be incredibly insightful, compassionate, and skilled in his approach. He truly listened to our concerns and worked collaboratively with us to develop a plan of action that was tailored to our unique needs. One of the things that stood out to me about Francisco is his ability to balance his role as a therapist with his genuine interest in getting to know his clients as people. He has a way of making you feel seen and understood, which was incredibly helpful for us as we worked through some difficult emotions and experiences. Overall, I would highly recommend Francisco Almagro to anyone seeking support for their relationship. His expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for his clients make him an exceptional therapist, and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him.

Reviewed February 2023

Looking forward for positive results.

Reviewed December 2022

More about Francisco

  • 30 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMHC

I have been a mental health counselor for almost 30 years, in Cuba, my country and in the USA. As a psychiatrist, I specialized in medication management, and individual, group, family and couples counseling. I've published articles and books on family and couples therapy. I have been working in a crisis intervention service for several years. After that, I worked at a community mental health service.

My therapeutic style is eclectic. I use various techniques that fit with the case and the current problem. I often practice cognitive behavioral, narrative, conflict resolution and client-center techniques. To treat families and couples I usually proceed with the systemic-constructivist model. For individual cases and couples and families I establish the necessary rapport. In a few sessions, customers often make great progress. Empathy, unconditional acceptance and humor are important issues in my work.

Having studied and worked counseling in various cultural environments allows me to better understand the dynamics of customers.

After I approved credentials in the USA, I have worked in individual counseling with children and adults for over 12 years. I have been professor of clinical psychology in Cuba and in USA. I currently deliver a behavioral analysis as lead analyst for children and young people with autism and other disabling mental conditions.

Welcome to the online counseling room, which will be our private and secure place to communicate. You can enter this room from any Internet-connected device wherever you are. To help us get started, can you please tell me what brought you here? Just write a few short sentences about the challenges you're experiencing or what you would like to talk about and we will go from there.

Looking forward to working with you,

Francisco Almagro (MD, (Cuba), Psychiatric, Specialist, (Cuba), MHC, (EUA))

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression ADHD Relationship issues Self esteem Coping with life changes Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Communication problems Divorce and separation Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Infidelity Jealousy Multicultural concerns Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Francisco Almagro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487812525.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH10407 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Francisco Almagro

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Genuine Listens Professional Understand Amazing Excellent Great Insightful Support

I am happy to write a review for Francisco Almagro, a couple therapist who I believe is truly exceptional in his field. In my experience, Francisco has consistently demonstrated a high level of expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for his clients. From the moment I met Francisco, I felt at ease in his presence. He has a warm and empathetic manner that immediately puts people at ease. This was particularly important to me and my partner, as we were seeking help for some challenging issues in our relationship. Throughout our sessions with Francisco, we found him to be incredibly insightful, compassionate, and skilled in his approach. He truly listened to our concerns and worked collaboratively with us to develop a plan of action that was tailored to our unique needs. One of the things that stood out to me about Francisco is his ability to balance his role as a therapist with his genuine interest in getting to know his clients as people. He has a way of making you feel seen and understood, which was incredibly helpful for us as we worked through some difficult emotions and experiences. Overall, I would highly recommend Francisco Almagro to anyone seeking support for their relationship. His expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for his clients make him an exceptional therapist, and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him.

Reviewed February 2023

Looking forward for positive results.

Reviewed December 2022

He’s one of the best therapist that I ever had he listen to me and he understand me.

Reviewed November 2022

Awesome therapist. I highly recommend him.

Reviewed September 2022

He’s a good person, but his terapies aren’t as long as they should be. You barely get to say stuff in half an hour. Although he tried his best and helped out a lot.

Reviewed August 2022

A wonderful counselor who listens and offers great advice. Very proud of the progress I've made with his support!

Reviewed August 2022

Gracias por Todo señor fransico Que dios simpre me lo bendiga. Y gracias por la ayuda que me a brindado asta El momento

Reviewed August 2022

Es una persona que da confianza, seguridad, profesionalismo y positivo. Irradia tranquilidad y conocimiento.

Reviewed June 2022

I just started my therapy with Francisco, I feel very comfortable with him. He listens to me and helps me using many tools to understand some situations that happened to me. I am looking forward to continuing my session in the following weeks.

Reviewed June 2022

Francisco is amazing at understanding your complicated life situation and finding beautiful metaphors/paradigms to help you make sense of everything and find the right decisions.

Reviewed April 2022

Started recently and never had therapy before. Helping a lot trying to improve my mood.

Reviewed March 2022

My recent session with Francisco Almagro was the worst interaction I have ever had with any mental health professional. As a provider that listed ADHD as one of his specialities it was shocking and hurtful when he denied ever having a patient with adult ADHD in all his years of practicing. If I wanted to have a psychologist make me feel like crap and gaslight me I would listen to Jordan Peterson.

Reviewed March 2022

So far so good!

Reviewed February 2022

Dr Almagro is an insightful and intuitive therapist that takes the time to listen to ones primary concerns and engages his clients in practical steps forwards. I have felt very happy with my sessions.

Reviewed January 2022

Thanks to work with Almagro, I have been able to understand better the concept of freedom. I would like to go ahead and still be part of the therapy with him.

Reviewed September 2021

Francisco Almagro is very professional. He is great at letting me explain my feelings. He has giving me tasks to complete before next session. He is a very understanding person.

Reviewed June 2021

Francisco listens and interacts wonderfully. I would highly recommend him.

Reviewed May 2021

From the 1st session, i felt she really got me. Instead of invalidating or alienating me for my weird feelings, he reassured me that what i was feeling was human and a natural reaction. Such non judgemental approach from him allowed me to open up with him. I am still in touch with him since he is an amazing in what he does. I strongly recommend him to anyone seeking quality therapy.

Reviewed May 2021

Excellent! Very knowledgeable. Awesome therapist. Im very lucky to have him as my therapist

Reviewed April 2021

Excellent listener. Fair in his assessment. Very sincere.

Reviewed April 2021

Francisco is a doctor, but also a friend. Talking with a sincere professional like him it is just something good... Manny thanks.

Reviewed March 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Francisco Almagro offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Francisco Almagro works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Francisco Almagro speak?

Francisco Almagro speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Francisco Almagro have?

Francisco Almagro has 30 years of experience.

Where is Francisco Almagro licensed to practice?

Francisco Almagro is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Francisco Almagro accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Francisco Almagro accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Francisco Almagro offer?

Francisco Almagro offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Francisco Almagro?

Francisco Almagro can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Francisco Almagro?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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