Therapist profile
Francine Anderson, LCPC
Illinois
Illinois LCPC - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180.006477
- NPI1992995864
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused goals
About Francine
Francine Anderson is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, family-related strain, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices from the perspective of helping people manage everyday challenges and strong emotions.
Her approach mixes clear, practical tools with patient listening. She uses client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on what matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the work when unhelpful thoughts and patterns show up. Mindfulness strategies are offered to help people notice emotional triggers without getting swept into them.
Francine also uses solution-focused methods to set small, usable goals and track progress. That can mean short experiments to try between sessions and concrete steps to manage flare-ups. She aims to make sessions about what a person can do differently this week, rather than only talking about what went wrong.
People who come for help often want to stop snapping at loved ones, lower workplace frustration, and check the build-up of resentment. The work tends to be direct and practical. It focuses on skills you can use right away and clearer ways to handle strong reactions.
If someone wants to begin, they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The counselor uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s concerns and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens carefully and follows the client's lead so sessions address what matters most. It helps with relationship strain, stress, and making sense of strong emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. CBT offers practical exercises to test assumptions and change responses, which can reduce irritability and repeated angry reactions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the online process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose approaches that match the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That means adjusting tools and homework based on what works in real life and checking in as things change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also allow for different ways to work on skills between meetings, such as guided mindfulness practices or CBT exercises that are reviewed together.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or temper issues does she address?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, have workplace frustration, or feel resentment building over time. Anger is listed among her focus areas alongside stress and relationship concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a mix of client-centered listening and practical interventions. Sessions emphasize skills you can try between meetings, like thought reframing and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with mood and anxiety concerns. That background includes work with depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD-related challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - licensed in Illinois. Her listed practice location is Illinois.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn whether phone or video sessions are available.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and scheduling process.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.