My name is Fran Singson and I am currently a Resident in Counseling at Counsel RVA seeing inner person and virtual clients in Virginia. As a second-generation Filipino American, I am dedicated to understanding the complex ways in which culture impacts our mental health, well being, and ways that we interact with the world around us.

From a young woman conditioned to regard mental illness with fear and shame, I have slowly but surely developed into a mental health professional who actively engages in conversations regarding the importance of culturally competent mental healthcare. Shame has since been replaced by a deep understanding of my values and a desire to facilitate my clients’ journey towards the same alignment in their lives.

The perspective afforded to me by the intersection of my identities is the greatest gift that I can offer the population that I serve. As a Filipino American, daughter of immigrants, and woman of color in the counseling professions, I recognize the importance of my presence in this space to those who share my identities who may have never seen themselves represented in this capacity.

I specialize in providing counseling for racial identity and cultural issues (specifically in first and second Asian Americans/immigrants), navigating significant life transitions, and grief from a cultural perspective. My goal is to help you live a life that aligns with your values and move from a space of surviving to thriving. At the core of my approach is the belief that the therapeutic relationship is the strongest force in inciting growth. A sense of authentic trust and comfort is instrumental to begin doing “the work” and creating lasting change.

I am drawn towards a range of interventions that acknowledge the unique identities and environmental factors that shape the lives of the clients that I work with. This includes drawing from multicultural counseling theory, feminist theory, family systems, internal family systems, existentialism, and empowerment theory.

The stigma towards seeking mental health care is real. It is important to me that you find a therapist that you feel comfortable sharing your inner world with. If you feel like we could be a good fit, I welcome you to reach out for an intake appointment. I look forward to working alongside you!