About Dr. Francis

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Dr. Halcyon Francis is the lead therapist and owner of H.F. & Associates, LLC, a mental health private practice operating out of Ellicott City, MD. ​ Some of her past clinical positions include working as the lead therapist for the Female Intervention Team (F.I.T.) with the Department of Juvenile Services in Baltimore and as a part-time clinician and diagnostician at a community mental health center in Catonsville, MD.  She received both her MSW and DSW from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice. 

​Dr. Francis provides mental health therapy services for clients ages 21 and over. This includes individual and family sessions. She has expertise in working with clients who have a history of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem due to experiencing various traumas. She also specializes in working with women who have been diagnosed with Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Dr. Francis is a certified Brainspotting therapist and offers this treatment modality to all patients. 

Individual treatment plans are developed for clients to cater to their specific mental health needs and goals.  Treatment modalities include but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting and trauma informed practices.  

Session Costs & Insurance

$175.00  individual session (evening sessions available)​

Brainspotting Therapy Packages: 

 6- 50 minute sessions for $800.00

 4- 50 minute sessions for $500.00

Initial sessions will run longer than the average session. This allows time for a complete psycho-social history to be collected in order to determine the best course of treatment for the client. There is a one time cost for the initial assessment of $250.00 for cash paying clients. ​

All major credits cards are accepted.  

​Currently accepting all Blue Cross/Blue Shield  and Cigna insurance plans.

​Teletherapy appointments only.