Dr. Packard holds a PhD in Psychology, a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and a bachelor's degree in business administration. For over 25 years Dr. Packard has used intuitive-based practices and conducted research focused on the importance of social support/connection and emotional management.
Dr. Packard has worked in a variety of inpatient and community mental health settings throughout her career. Most recently, Francine has worked with private and state universities in creating, expanding, and supervising clinical mental health services for emerging adults, staff, and faculty. Within these settings, Dr. Packard has also provided quality clinical supervision to master’s level counselors in training and social workers in training.
Dr. Packard is an EMDR Consultant, and an Independent Heartmath® Certified Trainer. She is also certified as an Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist, Koru® Mindfulness Instructor, and Expressive Arts Therapist. In the area of Transpersonal Psychology, Dr. Packard is a registered energy worker (i.e., Usui Holy Fire III® Master/Teacher & Holy Fire III Karuma Reiki® Master), spiritual Psychic/Medium, ordained minister, and Experience Registered Yoga Teacher E-RYT 200.
In addition to her clinical and research background, Dr. Packard was appointed to the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Regulatory Board from 2007-2010. In this capacity, Dr. Packard served as the Chairperson of the Continuing Education Steering Committee, along with creating and overseeing the out-of-state endorsement process.
Dr. Packard strives to provide an all-inclusive safe space for professionals to explore holistic practices, expand their intuitive skills, and grow personally and professionally.
