Start feeling
better ASAP.
On-demand hybrid therapy for depression.
Hi! We’re Estepha & Kimberley Francisque.
We created Forward Ethos to help you move forward, starting right now.
We are a husband and wife team. We are mental health advocates and community development professionals. We’ve been doing this work to help people move forward for over 10 years, which is how we actually first met.
We are fiercely passionate about moving you forward into a rich and fulfilling life. We’ve spent the last few years doing this through a thriving, inclusive counseling practice in Northern California.
But, we could only help so many people each week. More people have been reaching out for therapy than we could possibly help. It’s hard for many to find affordable therapy that affirms who they are, whoever they are, regardless of race, gender, ability, belief system, or neurotype.
That’s why we took the time to painstakingly create a detailed, step-by-step course to help you through depression, because we believe you shouldn’t have to wait to get help when you need it.
This is the same treatment plan we use with one-on-one clients based on research-proven, evidence-based treatment practices to ensure our clients are progressing every. single. session.
To ensure you’re making progress, we track your symptoms regularly throughout this course and chart your progress.
This Instant on-demand hybrid therapy course ensures that logistics, high expenses and voicemails get out of the way of your progress.
What can you get from
our on-demand depression course?
ACCESS TO THERAPY FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME
Watch each session video from the comfort of your home, or wherever you are, on your own time. Practice the skill each week and complete the assessments to track your progress. Therapy could not be any easier!
MORE JOY AND FREEDOM
Reduce symptoms and increase motivation using elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
LESS WORRY
Reduce & manage panic attacks and other interference with daily life by using elements of Mindfulness, CBT, and DBT.
FREEDOM FROM TRIGGERS
Learn how specific or seemingly random triggers can send you down a depressive spiral, and most importantly how to stop or even reverse it.
BETTER RELATIONSHIPS & FRIENDSHIPS
Be more present in the moment with yourself and others. Learn how to make the most out of every moment in order to increase your joy and closeness with those who matter most to you.
MORE INTIMACY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Dating? In a relationship? Struggling? Increase connection in your relationship by improving your mood and practicing healthy presence with those around you.
A “YOUR SIZE FITS YOU” APPROACH
It’s an on-demand course, but it is still tailored to you! Journaling and reflection exercises help you tailor our skills and techniques to your exact experiences and situations. Just because it’s a course doesn’t mean it can’t be personal.
Depression treatment for when you need it the most!
No waiting for a call or email back.
No awkwardness with a non-inclusive therapist.
No copays, deductibles or unaffordable pricing.
Over 10,000 people from 99 countries
have downloaded & used our custom-made mental health & relationship resources. We are a worldwide mental health resource.
We’ve been featured on:
This course is designed by licensed experts in the field of mental health and community development for maximum effectiveness to get you living fully again.
$20
PER SESSION
20
SESSIONS
4 MODULES | 5 SESSIONS EACH
UP TO A YEAR OF TRANSFORMATIVE TREATMENT FOR 90% OFF!
Evidence-Based Mental Health Skills
DBT | CBT | TFCBT
THE treatment plan used in our one-on-one clinical therapy practice
A $3500 value!
20 Video-Guided Sessions Across 4 Modules
Guided by a Fully Licensed Professional Therapist
Curriculum designed by a Postgraduate-Trained Development Educator
Designed to be Accessible, Approachable and Affordable
Personalize and customize to your individual needs
What you’ll learn in this course:
How to use CBT & DBT skills for yourself to improve or eliminate depression symptoms
How to assess & track your ongoing depression levels
Root causes which fuel your depressive symptoms
Practicing tried and tested methods to improve overall emotional balance
Reduce symptoms and increase motivation using elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Reduce & manage panic attacks and other interference with daily life by using elements of Mindfulness, CBT, and DBT.
Recognize how specific or seemingly random triggers can set you down a depressive spiral, and most importantly how to stop or even reverse it.
How to make the most out of every moment in order to increase your joy and closeness with those who matter most to you.
How to be more present in the moment with yourself and others.
How to Increase connection in your relationship by improving your mood and practicing healthy presence with those around you.
How to change thought patterns linked to depression using tried and tested strategies & methods
Equip yourself with tools to shift your depression symptoms for the long term
Use CBT and DBT tools to lock-in your progress and improved mood
This course includes:
20 on-demand instructional videos with a licensed psychotherapist
5 depression assessments to track your progress over time
Journal prompts for continued growth between sessions
20 practical treatment exercises to practice daily
Full lifetime access to course materials, improvements & updates
Full access on desktop, tablet, or mobile
Requirements
Nothing special is required to be able to take advantage of this course. All you need is a computer or a mobile device to get started!
Who Is this Course For?
People who want to address issues such as depression, low mood, lack of motivation, and hopelessness
It is ideal for those who want to take charge of their life without having to pay out for expensive therapy sessions, but want to use the same skills taught in 1-on-1 therapy sessions
This course is for you if you want to rid yourself of negative thought processes and behaviors that may be restricting your quality of life
Course Content
Module One: Stabilizing Your Depression
Session One: Understanding Depression
Session Two: Getting Your Bearings
Session Three: Grounding Yourself In The Moment
Session Four: Mindsets for Mindful Living
Session Five: Root Causes of Depression
Depression Self Check #2
Module Two: Exploring Thought Patterns of Depression
Session One: Our Core Beliefs
Session Two: Challenging Negative Inner Voices
Session Three: Exploring Depression Origins
Session Four: Healthy Thought Patterns Part 1
Session Five: Healthy Thought Patterns Part 2
Depression Self Check #3
Module Three: Skills to Shift Depression
Session One: Depletion vs. Replenishment
Session Two: Exploring Sadness
Session Three: Fact-Checking Unhelpful Emotions
Session Four: Changing Unhelpful Emotions
Session Five: Cutting Depression At The Source
Depression Self Check #4
Module Four: Creating & Maintaining Improved Mood
Session One: Creating Daily Joy
Session Two: Living In Alignment
Session Three: Pleasant Productivity
Session Four: Preparing for Potential Triggers
Session Five: Planning to Prevent Setbacks
Depression Self Check #5
Instructor
Estepha Francisque, MSW, LCSW
Co-Founder of Forward Ethos
I am a psychotherapist, a husband, and a father of two girls.
I run a therapy practice based in Oakland, California based on the values of meeting people where they are and removing barriers to getting help.
I am a highly trained specialist with a wealth of experience, working with people from all walks of life. I have received trainings and held certifications in a number of therapies, including CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, MDFT, and Motivational Interviewing.
As well as my client work, I have appeared on podcasts and mental health and relationship articles as a guest expert.
I have also supervised other therapists in multidimensional family therapy techniques as well as provided oversight in providing dialectical behavioral therapy,
Curriculum Designer
Kimberley Francisque, MA
Co-Founder of Forward Ethos
I am a community specialist, and a mom to two adorable girls.
I am an experienced program developer who has always been passionate about creating social change.
I have founded and run community mentorship and educational programs to make an impact in urban areas across the midwest, and my passion eventually took me to increasing access to quality mental health care and resources.
I am trained in international, community, and education development on how to create classes and programs that bring the best out of individuals and communities.
Since founding Forward Ethos, we have developed mental health resources that have reached over 10,000 people in 99 countries.
I develop curricula and treatment plans that bring out the best of all available therapies to maximize the effectiveness of our services and products.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ What are the advantages of taking a therapy course?
Though this is not a substitute for full therapy, this method does offer convenience and flexibility. Doing this course is ideal for someone who is not yet comfortable with therapy, has no access to it, or can't afford it for the long term. This allows you to pursue your mental wellness at your own pace and in a way that is most comfortable for you.
+ How much time should I spend on one session every week?
The time you spend on each session will vary by your level of investment. We design the course to be easy to use and manageable. Each session can be completed in 10-30 minutes if you move through it quickly, but if you decide to be more contemplative, each session will take at least an hour to fully unpack, and each skill should be given about a week of practice to insulate.
+ How is the material available online?
The course lessons are delivered via our course members area. You will log into the members area, where you can access video instruction and skill sessions. Practice assignments are also included at the end of each lesson. If you purchase a module, you will receive a password for your chosen course, which you will receive upon purchase. (Please note, we offer the courses in modules to allow for increased affordability; however, the course is designed to be progressive. Each module builds upon the last, so it is recommended that you purchase your courses sequentially if you choose to go module by module to get the most out of your purchase).
+ Is this course interactive?
Though this course is personally engaging. It is designed to be an independent experience. This course follows the treatment plan we use with one-on-one therapy clients. It is designed to be deeply personal, just as individual therapy would be. With this in mind, interaction with others is intentionally left out to promote privacy and help maximize your self-discovery and healing.
+ What is a typical schedule for this course?
This course is self-paced, allowing you to set your own schedule and move at your desired pace. If you require accountability sign up for our weekly newsletter to be a weekly reminder to get back to your healing process. (You can also set a weekly recurring appointment with yourself to ensure you won't forget. And if, you ignore the reminder, invite someone that you know won't let you quit.)
+ What are some of the challenges for taking this ?
One drawback to this course is that it is self-guided, which means it relies on you and your motivation. We also know that once you begin to feel better ,you'll probably feel less compelled to do it. Because of this, we ask you to assign an accountability person, someone you let know that you are doing an important project that you must complete and ask that they set a reminder to help you finish. This outer accountability is only necessary if you know you have a tendency to ignore reminders, which can be a symptom of depression.
Another drawback is not having a dedicated therapist. We understand this, and we have designed the course to ensure that you receive all the skills and ease of use as if you did have a full therapist. Our therapist has been trained in countless modalities using a wide range of therapeutic practices in order to help you heal. Text therapy is currently popular, but lacks the depth and comprehensiveness of our treatment plan. We argue that having a therapist who is able to give you a quality personalized evidence-based experience is better for your healing than one who is inexperienced and burnt out.
For this reason we created this course to empower you with the information and care you need to truly heal, rather than being in an endless cycle of therapy that does not offer substantive change. This by no means takes away from the power of full therapy if you are able to afford and access a well-trained licensed therapist who is fully able to see and meet your full needs. This is always the best option.
+ Can I access all my courses?
You will be able to access your course in perpetuity so long as you are valid user of the course you purchased.
+ What if I have technological difficulties?
Then contact us through our Contact page to address technical problems you may encounter with our courses.