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Francine Anderson, LCPC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Francine

Francine Anderson is an Illinois-licensed LCPC with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people who face stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship conflicts, anger, and challenges with self-esteem and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and shapes conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's particular needs. Her background includes work across a range of mood and behavioral concerns, including panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive patterns, impulsivity, and issues that arise in blended and multigenerational families.

Francine uses evidence-informed methods to help clients develop practical coping skills and make meaningful changes. She draws on client-centered principles to build an empathic alliance, incorporates cognitive behavioral strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking, and uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to strengthen present-moment awareness and goal-directed action.

Throughout, she foregrounds cultural awareness, forgiveness work, and attention to life purpose while remaining responsive to each person's pace and preferences.

Practical approaches for online care and skill building

Francine often integrates client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and meeting each person where they are, which helps establish a collaborative relationship and supports exploration of values and emotional experience. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying thought patterns and trying practical behavioral experiments, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; she will collaborate with each person to determine which strategies and combinations best match goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That collaborative stance means techniques can be adjusted over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to practice skills between sessions. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow for ongoing contact when needed, and support continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical, while still focusing on concrete skills, reflection, and goal-oriented planning.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Francine commonly address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship struggles, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is respectful and sensitive, combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to tailor treatment to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience providing mental health care across mood, behavioral, and family-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC with license number IL LCPC 180.006477.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

About

Francine Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois, with 15 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.