Esmeralda Franco-Mansilla M.D. MACP
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Esmeralda Franco-Mansilla M.D. MACP

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ESMERALDA FRANCO-MANSILLA Physician, Psychotherapist, and Mental Health Therapist After graduating with a degree in medicine from the University of Nuevo Léon in Monterrey, Mexico, Esmeralda Franco-Mansilla received her Master’s of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the Yorkville University in New Brunswick, Canada. During the first years of her medical career, Esmeralda was a general physician (GP) in various remote mountain communities and villages throughout Colombia, South America. Though she moved to Canada, she never lost her desire to help others find ways to overcome their problems and personal setbacks. Throughout her extensive career, Dr. Franco-Mansilla has dedicated herself to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy in behavioral science, and to diagnosing and treating different psychological pathologies in children, adolescents, teens and adults with various mental and anxiety disorders. As a result of her extensive training and experience she developed cognitive behavior therapy and relaxation techniques to help her clients experience a better quality of life. Known as a compassionate forward-thinker who prefers a more hands-on approach to wellness, Dr. Franco-Mansilla’s strong sense of self-awareness, attentiveness and intuition helps her clients manage their anxiety in a more holistic, organic manner. CORE COMPETENCIES • Seasoned medical doctor South America with experience in general medicine, urgent care and minor surgeries as a family physician to all age groups. • Health and mental services consultant. • Private practice and online counselling services. January 2015 to Present. • Social Worker Volunteer, London Employment Help Center, London, Ontario. July 2014 to August 2014. Assisted with the physical recovery and functionality of patients requiring complex care. • Therapy Intern, Madame Vanier Children’s Services, London, Ontario. September 2013 to June 2014. Consulted children and parents with emotional distress, then supported them in the process of behavioral pattern modification. • From January 2008 to August 2013, Esmeralda assisted patients at the Cross Cultural Center and St. Joseph’s Shelter, London, Ontario on medical issues. Plus acted as interpreter and translator whenever they had appointments with a doctor or at a hospital. • Physician’s Assistant, Family Physician Dr. David Hodder, London, Ontario. Interviewed, examined, then advised treatment alternatives for his patients. January 2003 to June 2006. • Besides volunteering as an interpreter for Spanish patients in hospitals and clinics, I volunteered in Parkwood Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada in the Complex Care department from 2004 to 2005. • Physician’s Assistant, Arango’s Clinic, McAllen, Texas. June 2001. • Physician, Bogotá, Colombia and Monterrey, Mexico. 1990 to 2001. • Interpreter and translator. ACHIEVEMENTS | COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND PHILANTHROPY • Mental health counseling expertise. • Anxiety management techniques (i.e., relaxation and cognitive behavior therapy). • Incorporated patient care and health to create preventative programs. • Phlebotomy, patient care and minor surgeries. • Assisted individuals needing social adjustment and emotional re-balance. • Achieved positive outcomes using cognitive behavioral interventions for stress and anxiety. In addition to having a husband, two daughters and a son, Dr. Franco-Mansilla is a private practice psychotherapist in London, Ontario, Canada. PUBLICATIONS: • Author of numerous articles on EzineArticles.com. • Calmado, Confiado, Controlado (Calm, Confident, and Control) that was written for the Spanish-speaking marketplace. But is currently undergoing editing for the American-speaking marketplace. To find out more about her therapy program, methodologies, and online consultation, you can contact her via: esmermansillamd@gmail.com, or via her profile page on LinkedIn.
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