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Dr. Franchesca Meyers

MFT Core Faculty, Clinical Training Coordinator [email protected]

Education

M.S. and Ph.D. in Family Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
B.A. in Psychology, Florida Atlantic University

Courses

Clinical Practicum/Internship I/Internship II
Spirituality in Marriage & Family Therapy
Family Therapy
Multiculturalism & Diversity
Contemporary Issues & Community Resources
Assessment & Psychological Testing

Publications & Research Interests

Research Interests:

Identity development and sense of self within cultural and relational contexts
Imposter syndrome and its impact on personal and professional functioning
Cultural influences on identity, self-concept, and meaning-making
Relational factors that shape identity across the lifespan

Scholarly Work and Publications:

Doctoral Dissertation: The Experiences of Black Transracial Adoptees and Their Sense of Self in an Era of Systemic Racism: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Davis, E. M., & Meyers, F. (2021, December). Healing systems: Therapy with mandated clients. Family Therapy Magazine, 20(6), 40–44.

Professional Associations

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Clinical Fellow and Qualified Supervisor

Hobbies & Fun Facts

Hobbies:

Spending time with family
Traveling and exploring new places
Trying new restaurants
Discovering cute, local cafés
Reading and personal growth

People might be interested to know:

One of my dream trips is to visit Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya, and volunteer at an elephant conservation center.

Favorite Verse/Quote

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well — Psalm 139:14
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure… We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.” ― Marianne Williamson
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. — Proverbs 31:25

Why TFC

I appreciate TFC’s commitment to integrating faith and clinical training. It’s important to me to be part of a program that supports students in developing both as clinicians and in their faith.