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Dr. Jean Frank

Dr. Jean Frank, LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 20+ years of experience

Compassionate practical support for life's changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English, Portuguese
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH10305
NPI
1750904793

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  • Twenty years experience
  • Florida LMHC
  • Speaks English Portuguese

About Jean

Dr. Jean Frank helps people facing stressful life changes and persistent emotional struggles. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what is most pressing for each person. Her practice in Florida focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more capable.

She blends several methods rather than relying on one fixed approach. Sessions often focus on building coping skills, managing anxiety or depression, and addressing relationship tensions. When trauma or loss is part of the picture, she uses methods that help people process painful memories and reconnect with daily life.

Jean brings about 20 years of clinical experience across settings such as private practice, corrections, schools, hospitals, and mental health centers. That background informs how she tailors sessions to fit work schedules, caregiving demands, or health challenges like chronic pain or aging-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, and caregiver stress.

Her listed credential is LMHC, which is stated as Florida LMHC. She speaks English and Portuguese and works with adults who need focused clinical support. She does not take international clients at this time.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. Fees vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English, Portuguese

How therapy methods translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts without getting controlled by them and reconnect with what matters most. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them; it is useful for stress, mood, and some relationship concerns. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, focuses on reducing the emotional charge of traumatic memories so daily functioning improves; it is often used for trauma and abuse-related issues.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they try methods, check progress, and adjust the plan so sessions fit the person’s needs and pace.

Online work can help people fit therapy into busy lives. It can make scheduling around work or caregiving easier, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Session format options should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. The therapist draws on her experience to recommend ways of working that match a person’s routine and challenges.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist work with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, caregiver strain, and aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on practical coping skills, emotional processing, and problem solving that match each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has about 20 years of experience working in private practice, corrections, schools, hospitals, and mental health centers.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

The listed credential is LMHC, noted as Florida LMHC, and the practice is located in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

Can people outside the country work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to start therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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