Dr. Jean Frank

Dr. Jean Frank works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, grief, or big life changes. She writes in a straightforward way and focuses on helping clients find practical ways to manage strong emotions. Dr. Frank brings two decades of experience in several care settings to her practice in Florida.

She uses a mix of clinical approaches to match each person's needs rather than relying on a single method. Sessions often focus on building day-to-day coping skills, improving communication, and finding small steps that lead to change. She also addresses issues tied to trauma, addiction, parenting strain, and chronic health problems.

Dr. Frank trained in psychology and holds a Doctor in Biology from Universidade de Brasília and a Master of Science in Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC and has worked in hospitals, schools, corrections, and community mental health centers.

In sessions she aims to be empathic and non-judgmental, and she avoids directing clients toward any religion or political viewpoint. Instead, she helps people set goals that matter to them and supports steps to reach those goals. If someone is unsure what to say or whether therapy is right now, she will help make that decision with them.

Dr. Frank also speaks Portuguese in addition to English. Her approach emphasizes practical tools, emotional regulation, and collaborative planning to help people move forward.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-led action, which can be useful for managing anger and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses how early relationships shape current reactions and supports new ways of relating and regulating emotions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and try different techniques to see what helps. Sessions can evolve as needs change, with techniques drawn from different approaches when that makes sense.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins or longer sessions around work or caregiving. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will work best for your routine.