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Denise Francois, LCSW-R

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Denise is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Denise. View 8 reviews
Great news, Denise is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York

Recent reviews

I've found sessions with Denise to be incredibly helpful. She asks insightful questions and excels at connecting with me, truly understanding what's on my mind. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed Aug 2024

Wonderful

Reviewed Jun 2024

More about Denise

  • 40 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW-R

I am licensed in New York with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Divorce and separation Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobia

Licenses

Denise Francois's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619551116.

  • LCSW-R · New York · 026035 · Expires November 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Denise Francois

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

8 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Insightful Confident Excellent Recommend Amazing Attentive Comfortable Healing Helpful

I've found sessions with Denise to be incredibly helpful. She asks insightful questions and excels at connecting with me, truly understanding what's on my mind. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed Aug 2024

Wonderful

Reviewed Jun 2024

Denise is a very confident and effective therapist. She listens and provides insightful feedback that provokes critical thinking. I feel totally comfortable and secure in the trusting and collaborative relationship that she has established. I look forward to my continued Journey through this process.

Reviewed Jun 2024

She is an excellent and intelligent person who has guided me through the process of becoming a better person.

Reviewed Jun 2024

Denise is very knowledgeable and a great person to talk to.

Reviewed May 2024

She is an amazing professional, she takes time to listen at all details, she shows a different perspective while helping understand.

Reviewed May 2024

Denise Francois is an excellent therapist. She is competent, insightful and effective. She works with my resistance and challenges me by possessing questions which allow me great introspection. She is attentive and nonjudgmental which encourages a high degree of trust. I feal confident and secure in surrendering and collaboratively working with her. I highly recommend Denise Francois.

Reviewed February 2024

Denise Francios is great at what she does. She has allowed me to change my perspective on many things which in turn adds value to my life. Ms. Francois has been a blessing on my healing journey. I enjoy my counseling sessions and always look forward to another one.

Reviewed Dec 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Denise Francois offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Denise Francois works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Denise Francois speak?

Denise Francois speaks English.

How many years of experience does Denise Francois have?

Denise Francois has 40 years of experience.

Where is Denise Francois licensed to practice?

Denise Francois is licensed to practice in New York.

Does Denise Francois accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Denise Francois does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Denise Francois?

Denise Francois can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Denise Francois?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.