Dr. Elizabeth Francis, DNP, PMHNP: Care for Anxiety, Depression, ADHD & OCD
About Dr. Elizabeth
Dr. Elizabeth Francis earned both her Master’s degree with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and her Doctorate in Nursing (DNP) from Duke University. She is also a professor in the graduate nursing programs at Duke University and Rockhurst University and has published in multiple peer-reviewed medical and nursing journals.
Dr. Elizabeth provides mental health care for individuals ages 5 and older and works with a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including bipolar spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, PTSD, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
She also has a personal research interest in understanding how metabolic treatments, including the ketogenic diet, may influence underlying neurobiological processes and mental health disorders.
What Should a New Client Know About Working With Dr. Elizabeth?
When working with Dr. Elizabeth, patients can expect a curious, empathetic, and collaborative approach to care. She strives to create a nonjudgmental environment where people feel heard, understood, and comfortable discussing what they are experiencing.
Her approach is supportive and patient-centered. She works with patients to explore their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and underlying stressors while identifying practical coping strategies and recognizing strengths they already possess.
Dr. Elizabeth views the therapeutic relationship as an important part of treatment and believes that meaningful care comes from working together rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Dr. Elizabeth's Process for Working With Clients
Dr. Elizabeth’s process centers on understanding each patient’s experiences, concerns, strengths, and goals. Through open and collaborative conversations, she explores thoughts, emotions, behaviors, relationships, and stressors that may be affecting the patient’s well-being.
She works together with patients to determine goals and interventions that feel meaningful and realistic for their individual circumstances.
Depending on the patient’s needs, her therapeutic approach may incorporate:
Motivational interviewing
Psychodynamic therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Supportive, patient-centered therapy
Throughout the process, Dr. Elizabeth helps patients identify practical coping strategies while building upon their existing strengths.
Why Choose Dr. Elizabeth Francis?
Dr. Elizabeth combines advanced psychiatric mental health education, clinical care, teaching, and research experience with an empathetic and collaborative approach to treatment.
Patients may value her:
Doctorate in Nursing from Duke University
Master’s degree with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Duke University
Experience providing mental health care to individuals ages 5 and older
Work with a broad range of psychiatric conditions
Roles as a graduate nursing professor at Duke University and Rockhurst University
Publications in peer-reviewed medical and nursing journals
Use of CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and motivational interviewing
Patient-centered and nonjudgmental approach
Focus on realistic, collaborative treatment goals
Research interest in metabolic treatments and their relationship to mental health
Her approach balances clinical knowledge with curiosity, empathy, and respect for each patient’s individual experience.
Interested in Working With Dr. Elizabeth?
Dr. Elizabeth provides mental health care through Empower Psychotherapy for individuals ages 5 and older. Her services may be a good fit for patients seeking compassionate, patient-centered support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar spectrum disorders, eating disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, or other psychiatric concerns.
To learn more about working with Dr. Elizabeth Francis or to ask about appointment availability, contact Empower Psychotherapy.
Contact Information
Phone: (480) 291-0769
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