Francesca LoMonaco, LCSW
The 20+ years of broad, diverse and illuminating human service experience has brought me to open my private practice. I graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) in 1993. After realizing the joy and growth that comes from working with people therapeutically, I decided to attend graduate school at Virginia Commonwealth University and earned my Masters of Social Work (MSW) in 2000. I have since worked in private and public schools, residential treatment programs, non-profit agencies and in home-based therapeutic settings. I have also enjoyed being a crisis management trainer for over 10 years for school and agency staff, administrators and parents. For too short a period of time I loved working as a postpartum doula, helping new parents at home after childbirth by providing information, physical assistance, and emotional support.
Areas of professional experience include, but are not limited to:
Personally, I am the mother of a young boy super hero (only a mom would say that) who continues to be my greatest teacher. In my younger days I loved playing soccer and rugby, but in caring for my body I now enjoy swimming, hiking, yoga and Nia. Cooking fun foods, communing in nature and laughing out loud are some of my favorite things to do. I am passionate about fighting for human rights, listening to children, caring for Mother Earth, playing with my inner child and discovering awesomeness.
Areas of professional experience include, but are not limited to:
- People dealing with life changes
- Adolescents managing pressures
- Youth with emotional and behavioral difficulties (Special Education)
- Depression, anxiety and stress management
- Women in transition
- Pregnancy, birth and postpartum support
- Sexual orientation and gender issues
- Exploration of Self
- Body image and awareness
- Motivation and wellness (Healthy weight loss and exercise)
- Survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse
Personally, I am the mother of a young boy super hero (only a mom would say that) who continues to be my greatest teacher. In my younger days I loved playing soccer and rugby, but in caring for my body I now enjoy swimming, hiking, yoga and Nia. Cooking fun foods, communing in nature and laughing out loud are some of my favorite things to do. I am passionate about fighting for human rights, listening to children, caring for Mother Earth, playing with my inner child and discovering awesomeness.
