Francesca Giaquinto, LMSW, provides compassionate and personalized adult therapy for individuals 18 and older, using a blend of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and trauma informed care, tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Francesca works with clients navigating challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, loneliness, and the stress of caregiving. In addition, Francesca brings a broad perspective to sessions with experience across educational settings, the court system, and law enforcement agencies. Francesca creates a safe and supportive space where clients feel empowered, understood, and heard, allowing exploration of what is most important to clients, as they take steps towards making meaningful changes in their lives. 

Credentials/Research

• University at Buffalo, MSW - 2025

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - 2025

• Published in Cannabis Journal - Correlates of Cannabis Use and Self-Control Across a Diverse Sample of College Students: 2020-2022