Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem and 9 more.
(she/her)
Hi ! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive clinical experience working with individuals and couples. In addition to my private practice,I have been an Adjunct Professor for 15 years in a Graduate Program in Mental Health Counseling. I am also an author of a number of books dealing with mental health issues. I feel honored to work in this field and have established relationships built on mutual respect. My focus has always been on proving my clients with practical evidence based outcomes that have enriched their lives.
During our first session, I will listen without judgement and be supportive of your concerns. We will come up with a treatment plan going forward that is tailored specifically to your needs. Based on my years of experience, many clients are anxious about their first session. I will do everything possible to allay your anxiety.
My clients have told me that my strengths are being empathetic ,practical and nonjudgmental. Having been in this field for a number of years, my clients appreciate my knowledge of evidence based interventions.
I thoroughly enjoy working together with clients who are motivated to explore solutions to their issues and challenges that life throws at us. Together we can explore practical solutions that yield more positive outcomes.
Cash - $175 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Anthem - Medicare
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
I use CBT as a goal oriented and collaborative approach that will allow us to work together to focus on your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. You will learn effective coping skills for dealing with issues in your life. Additionally, we will focus on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and actions.
Together we will examine through self-reflection and self-examination the symptoms that may arise from dysfunctional and problematic relationship patterns in your life.
I will help you feel deeply supported and understood while helping you find ways to resolve issues you might be dealing with. I will encourage you to discuss your concerns ,feelings and difficulties in a safe nonjudgemental environment.
We will focus on what is happening between you and the people in your life and how we can make it healthier.
40 ratings with written reviews
August 2, 2026
Her positive approach and calm demeanor really put me at ease. I look forward to our next visit
August 1, 2026
Francine was immediately warm and kind. She has a good sense of humor and shared enough about herself for me to feel comfortable sharing with her. I immediately felt safe and in good hands.
June 26, 2026
I appreciated that this felt like a two-way conversation. A natural exchange all the while including therapeutic interventions.