Frances Cuevas Lacson, MA, LPCC, is the founder and owner of Embodied Hearts Counseling, LLC. Frances holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Naropa University with a concentration on Somatic Counseling: Dance/Movement Therapy. Her published thesis explores the use of Dance/Movement Therapy to facilitate secure attachment in relationships. Frances is EMDR-trained, PACT Level 1 Certified, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 Certified.

Frances strongly believes in the healing power of relationships. She incorporates attachment theory, inner child healing, cognitive work, and body-centered interventions into her practice. She draws on her experiences in dance and education, as well as a wife and mother.

Frances enjoys spending her free time with her husband, two boys, and a sweet ol’ pug. She loves the sound of hand drums, relaxing by the water, and sipping a hot cup of matcha.

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