Dr. Jean Frank, LMHC
Experienced Florida LMHC for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Online therapy options
About Dr. Jean Frank
Dr. Jean Frank is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with two decades of clinical experience working across private practice, corrections, schools, hospitals, and community mental health centers. She brings an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addiction, grief, eating and body-image concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and the demands of life transitions. As an LMHC, she holds a professional license to provide mental health counseling in Florida and applies that training to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
Dr. Frank focuses on strengthening coping skills, opening new ways to resolve conflicts, and empowering clients to make sustainable changes while offering steady support during crises. She works with a wide range of issues including substance use, adjustment after major life or career changes, trauma-related concerns, and cognitive or behavioral challenges linked to brain dysfunction. Her practice emphasizes empathy and a nonjudgmental stance, guiding clients toward their personal goals without directing them toward any particular religion, belief system, or political orientation.
Fluent in English and Portuguese, Dr. Frank blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed work, acceptance and commitment strategies, dialectical skills, and trauma-focused methods to match interventions to each client. She also draws on mindfulness-based practices to help clients increase self-awareness and resilience. Though she integrates multiple modalities, she collaborates with clients to choose the techniques that best fit their situation and preferences.
Dr. Frank focuses on strengthening coping skills, opening new ways to resolve conflicts, and empowering clients to make sustainable changes while offering steady support during crises. She works with a wide range of issues including substance use, adjustment after major life or career changes, trauma-related concerns, and cognitive or behavioral challenges linked to brain dysfunction. Her practice emphasizes empathy and a nonjudgmental stance, guiding clients toward their personal goals without directing them toward any particular religion, belief system, or political orientation.
Fluent in English and Portuguese, Dr. Frank blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-informed work, acceptance and commitment strategies, dialectical skills, and trauma-focused methods to match interventions to each client. She also draws on mindfulness-based practices to help clients increase self-awareness and resilience. Though she integrates multiple modalities, she collaborates with clients to choose the techniques that best fit their situation and preferences.
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.
Is Dr. Jean Frank a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC. License details: FL LMHC MH10305.
In which languages does Dr. Jean Frank provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Dr. Jean Frank located?
Dr. Jean Frank is located 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a more meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than get stuck trying to eliminate them. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, helping clients repair relationship wounds and build more secure, satisfying bonds. This approach is often applied to intimacy struggles, abandonment concerns, and communication problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many everyday difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Jean Frank works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then blends methods as needed to match treatment to the person rather than forcing a single model. This cooperative planning helps clients feel involved and supported in shaping their care.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility that can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to access care from different locations within Florida. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver many of the same therapeutic tools and skills as in-person work, allowing clients to engage in consistent, ongoing treatment with greater convenience.