Dr. Maura Francis is a licensed Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychologist who serves as a Testing Supervisor, PCIT Therapist, and Neuropsychology Fellow. She specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Dr. Francis earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Penn State University and holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University, where she received formal training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Francis is a Clinical Advisor and Mental Health Coach for To Be Honest (tbh), a California-based organization that provides mental health services and resources to students from historically marginalized and underrepresented communities across the country.
Dr. Francis is a client-centered clinician who tailors treatment to meet clients where they are, helping them build self-efficacy over time using a variety of evidence-based methods. She has extensive experience conducting developmental, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessments in diverse settings. Dr. Francis is particularly passionate about working with individuals and families from a wide range of backgrounds, applying multi-systems approaches that emphasize both advocacy and therapeutic support.
Her research interests focus on the impact of racial discrimination on mental health outcomes and the role of implicit bias in diagnostic decision-making for children and adolescents. Dr. Francis is also a strong advocate for prevention interventions in early childhood and highlights the importance of parent-child relationships in achieving successful therapeutic outcomes.
