Francine Anderson, LCPC

Francine Anderson is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and relationship concerns. She meets clients with respect and compassion and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Francine encourages straightforward conversations that focus on practical coping skills and clearer goals.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She adapts sessions to each person’s needs and works at a pace that feels comfortable. Conversations move between problem-solving, skill practice, and reflecting on values and strengths.

Francine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. She also draws on client-centered principles that place the person’s perspective at the heart of the work. Mindfulness strategies and solution-focused techniques are added when they fit the goals.

She has a broad interest in life transitions and family-related challenges, including blended family adjustments, communication difficulties, aging and geriatric issues, and cultural concerns. She also supports people dealing with panic, obsessive-compulsive patterns, seasonal mood changes, self-harm thoughts, and struggles with self-esteem and guilt.

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Expect to leave with simple tools to use between sessions, clear action steps, and a chance to review what’s working. Francine helps people clarify purpose, manage impulses, and rebuild confidence as they move forward.

How Francine Uses Practical Approaches Online

Francine often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and test small changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and for managing mood swings by changing thoughts and behaviors.

She also incorporates client-centered ideas that keep the person’s experience central. That means conversations are guided by what matters most to the client, and the therapist listens closely before suggesting steps. Mindfulness techniques are added to help with stress, impulsivity, and staying grounded during big emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Francine will talk about options, try methods in session, and adjust based on a client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps determine which tools fit best for each person.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible access. Video calls let people work face-to-face from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to exchange brief updates, homework, or reflections between longer sessions. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life while using the same therapeutic approaches.