Jennifer Franck, LCSW, LISW

Licensed social worker supporting adults and caregivers

CBT DBT EMDR informed
Caregiver and geriatric focus
Video phone and text sessions

About Jennifer Franck

Jennifer Franck is a licensed social worker with 28 years of clinical experience who supports adults and older adults through complex life challenges. Based in Ohio and licensed in Ohio, Minnesota, and Maine, she brings long-standing expertise in guiding people through transitions such as caregiving stress, workplace difficulties, health-related emotional changes, and other major life shifts. She focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, grief, and self-esteem concerns, and she is attentive to the emotional realities that surround aging, chronic illness, and end-of-life matters.

Holding the credentials LCSW and LISW, Jennifer is trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Social Worker, qualifications that reflect extensive clinical training and supervised practice. Her work emphasizes a compassionate, person-centered stance that honors each individual’s lived experience. She collaborates with clients to develop practical coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience, and identify pathways toward healing and personal growth.

Whether a person is managing chronic health issues, facing workplace pressure, navigating caregiving responsibilities, or undergoing a major life transition, Jennifer offers steady professional guidance and tailored support designed to help clients move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesCareer difficulties

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityHospice and end-of-life counselingMoney and financial issuesSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jennifer Franck have?

Jennifer Franck has 28 years of experience.

Is Jennifer Franck a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LCSW, LISW. License details: ME LCSW LC23471, OH LISW I.0009862-SUPV.

In which languages does Jennifer Franck provide therapy?

English.

Where is Jennifer Franck located?

Ohio.

How can I work with Jennifer Franck as my therapist?

You can work with Jennifer Franck through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jennifer Franck work with international clients?

Jennifer Franck does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jennifer Franck 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Jennifer draws on evidence-informed methods that translate well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Sessions focus on skills and exercises that clients can apply between meetings.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, making it useful for people coping with high stress or ongoing emotional challenges.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) supports the processing of traumatic memories so they feel less disruptive in daily life. When appropriate, elements of EMDR can be integrated into a paced, remote treatment plan for trauma and abuse-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Jennifer will help clients explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers practical benefits - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, and allow ongoing access to licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.

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