Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
How Francine works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Francine
Francine Anderson is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and relationship difficulties. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at creating a calm space to talk through what matters most to each person.
Francine uses practical methods to address everyday problems. She listens first and then collaborates on goals that feel realistic.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings, such as managing strong feelings, reducing panic, and improving communication. Her work draws on client-centered ideas that keep the person's goals central. She also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.
Mindfulness practices are introduced to help with emotional regulation and staying grounded in the moment. Francine tailors sessions to each person's life stage and cultural background. She addresses concerns like parenting strain, blended family challenges, aging issues, and multicultural stressors without assuming one solution fits all.
She also supports people dealing with OCD symptoms, impulsivity, shame, and grief. In practical terms, Francine uses a mix of short-term solution-focused tools and longer-term strategies when needed. She encourages small steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make that first session clear and manageable.
What Francine works with
Everything Francine lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Francine's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Francine lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Francine’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s needs and goals. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set practical goals that match their life. This approach helps when someone needs a space to be understood and to clarify what matters most.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new ways of acting, and practicing small experiments between meetings. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and patterns that cause repeated conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Francine will collaborate with each person to choose methods that suit their goals and daily life. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps in real situations rather than sticking to one method.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins and paced conversations over time. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about Francine
What kinds of concerns does Francine help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and practical. She listens first, sets collaborative goals, and teaches usable skills for daily life.
What is her professional background?
Francine has 15 years of experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an IL LCPC, which is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Francine provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging options.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.