Dr. Jean Frank , LMHC

Dr. Jean Frank is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who brings two decades of clinical experience across diverse settings. She has worked in private practice as well as in corrections, schools, hospitals, and community mental health centers, which informs a flexible and practical approach to care.

She integrates a range of evidence-informed therapies to tailor treatment to each person's needs, drawing on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR when appropriate. Her work focuses on strengthening coping skills, resolving conflicts in creative ways, and supporting clients through personal crises so they can pursue meaningful change.

Dr. Frank has experience addressing adjustment to life and career changes, loss and grief, trauma and abuse, substance and alcohol addiction, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and behavioral or cognitive issues related to brain dysfunction. She also works with concerns like caregiving stress, body image, codependency, and first responder issues.

She provides therapy in English and Portuguese and offers empathic, non-judgmental online care that centers clients' goals and values. When someone is unsure about starting therapy, she helps explore options and determine whether counseling is the right next step. Dr. Frank maintains ongoing professional development to refine her skills and approaches.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Jean Frank uses several structured, evidence-informed approaches to address a wide range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that lead to a meaningful life - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method designed to reduce the lasting impact of disturbing memories and support processing after traumatic events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Frank works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts methods as therapy progresses so clients receive care aligned with their priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, accommodate busy routines, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, while still working with licensed professionals who guide treatment and progress.