Dr. Jean Frank, LMHC
Experienced Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Trauma and relationship focus
- Bilingual English Portuguese
- 20 years experience
About Dr. Jean Frank
Dr. Jean Frank is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who brings two decades of experience across diverse settings. Her work has spanned private practice, corrections, schools, hospitals, and community mental health centers, giving her a broad perspective on how life events, trauma, and chronic stress affect wellbeing.
She draws from multiple therapeutic orientations rather than relying on a single method, integrating cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic insights, and mindfulness-based practices to tailor care to each person. Her approach emphasizes strengthening coping skills, exploring creative solutions to conflict, and supporting clients through personal crises while empowering them to make meaningful changes.
Dr. Frank has helped people manage adjustment to major life and career transitions, loss and grief, trauma, substance and alcohol addiction, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and behavioral or cognitive challenges associated with brain dysfunction. She offers an empathic, non-judgmental online therapy space focused on clients' goals rather than any particular religion, belief system, or political orientation.
For ongoing professional development she earned Certified Clinical Trauma Professional level I and training in C-DBT, and she has completed courses in telemental health and mindfulness. Her academic background includes a Doctor in Biology from Universidade de BrasÃlia, a Master of Science in Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and training as a psychologist at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.
She draws from multiple therapeutic orientations rather than relying on a single method, integrating cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic insights, and mindfulness-based practices to tailor care to each person. Her approach emphasizes strengthening coping skills, exploring creative solutions to conflict, and supporting clients through personal crises while empowering them to make meaningful changes.
Dr. Frank has helped people manage adjustment to major life and career transitions, loss and grief, trauma, substance and alcohol addiction, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, and behavioral or cognitive challenges associated with brain dysfunction. She offers an empathic, non-judgmental online therapy space focused on clients' goals rather than any particular religion, belief system, or political orientation.
For ongoing professional development she earned Certified Clinical Trauma Professional level I and training in C-DBT, and she has completed courses in telemental health and mindfulness. Her academic background includes a Doctor in Biology from Universidade de BrasÃlia, a Master of Science in Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and training as a psychologist at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Jean Frank have?
Dr. Jean Frank has 20 years of experience in mental health care across settings such as private practice, corrections, schools, hospitals, and community mental health centers.
Is Dr. Jean Frank a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which denotes a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH10305.
In which languages does Dr. Jean Frank provide therapy?
Dr. Jean Frank provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Dr. Jean Frank located?
Dr. Jean Frank practices in Florida.
How can I work with Dr. Jean Frank as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Jean Frank through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Jean Frank work with international clients?
Dr. Jean Frank does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Jean Frank cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by practicing mindful acceptance of difficult thoughts and taking committed action toward meaningful goals. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that develop from early bonds and focuses on improving connection, communication, and trust in relationships. It can be useful for attachment issues, relationship conflicts, and grief related to separation or loss.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, teaching practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop healthier coping strategies. CBT is frequently applied to anxiety, depression, and behavior change work.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors techniques from these methods to create a treatment plan that fits the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not feasible, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to pursue meaningful change.