geometry-shapes iconLife Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Grief
In Person & Online in McKinney, TX
11 years in practice
Ages served: 14-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Ayesha accepts 51 insurers
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Ambetter by Superior Health Plan
Ambetter from Arkansas Health and Wellness
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Christus Health Plan Exchange
Christus Health Plan Medicare Advantage
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
EHN | AUTO CLUB ENTERPRISES
EHN | BUIST BYARS AND TAYLOR
EHN | CHILDRENS MEDICAL GROUP
EHN | CITY OF TEMPLE
EHN | CLASSIC CHEVROLET
EHN | DECENT HEALTH INC
EHN | ENCORE ENTERPRISES
EHN | FAMILY EMERGENCY ROOM LLC
EHN | HUMBLE ISD
EHN | MALONE INDUSTRIAL MACHINE
EHN | STAR TRANSPORTATION
EHN | THRIVE MORTGAGE
EHN | VINTAGE CHURCH
EHN | WHOLE HEALTH PLAN
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Healthcare Highways
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medica
Memorial Hermann Health Plan
Multi Plan PHCS
Municipal Health Benefit Program
Oscar Health
Poppins Health
Qualchoice
Quest Behavioral Health
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage Texas
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
WellCare by Allwell Medicare Advantage
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Ayesha

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy across diverse clinical settings. I support clients working through depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral concerns, self-esteem challenges, grief, loss, and major life transitions. My approach is grounded in compassion and a client-centered focus, and I strive to ensure every person feels safe, seen, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.


I earned my master’s degree in social work from Eastern Michigan University. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based work, mindfulness-based strategies, motivational approaches, and emotion-focused techniques. I tailor treatment to each client’s goals while supporting emotional awareness, resilience, and long-term growth.


I remind clients that therapy requires honesty, patience, and openness, and that healing is a powerful process of rediscovery. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence while offering steady support along the way. Growth takes movement, and I would be honored to help you move toward where you want to be.

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""You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." –Eleanor Roosevelt"

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Get to know Ayesha

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

At an early age, I realized the importance of helping others. Even in elementary school, I often found myself acting as a bridge between my teacher and a friend who needed support. Seeing how my efforts made a difference sparked my desire to help people in meaningful ways.


That early experience led me to pursue a Master of Social Work from Eastern Michigan University, where I committed myself to developing the skills needed to become a competent, empathetic and compassionate social worker. I genuinely love people and I am deeply fulfilled by helping others reach emotional resilience and reconnect with their strengths

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

I want clients to know that strength and courage exist within everyone. Sometimes those qualities simply need to be magnified, reignited or revealed with the right collaborator. Therapy offers a space to rediscover and reclaim the power, light and resilience that may have dimmed due to life’s challenges. Healing is possible, and therapy provides the support and guidance to help that inner strength shine again.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

Clients can expect a judgment-free, supportive therapeutic relationship that encourages self-awareness, emotional exploration and personal growth. In the first session, I provide a warm and open space where clients are invited to share what brought them to therapy, as well as their hopes, goals and dreams. Together, we begin building transparency, trust and collaboration—laying the foundation for meaningful work as we move forward on their healing journey.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Every client is a unique individual with their own perspectives, experiences, cultural background and goals. I approach therapy with this individuality in mind, ensuring that the work we do together is personalized and aligned with what each client needs most.


I design therapy to honor each client’s uniqueness and value ongoing collaboration. I regularly check in with clients about how they’re feeling, what’s resonating, and what may need to be adjusted. This continual dialogue allows us to shape a therapeutic process that truly supports the client’s growth, comfort and identified goals.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesLife Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Grief, Domestic Abuse, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, ADHD, Sexual Abuse, Self-Harming, Adoption, Caregivers, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Infertility, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Marital & Premarital, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Seniors & Geriatric, Social Anxiety, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Suicidal Ideation, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Spirituality, Family Conflict, School Issues, Divorce, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
ApproachesGestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy
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Education and training

Years in practice
11 years
Graduating institute
Eastern Michigan University
Graduating degree
Master of Social Work
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1629936299
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State of practiceTX
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Ayesha French

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)she/her