Denise Francois, LCSW-R

Denise Francois, LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered), brings 40 years of professional experience to her practice in New York. Over her career she has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and challenging life transitions. She also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.

Denise approaches therapy from a perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story, helping clients identify and build on existing strengths. She frames the decision to seek help as a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and she offers steady support and empowerment throughout the process. Her work emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs, with the goal of helping people manage symptoms, repair relationships, and navigate significant life changes.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Remote Care

Denise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and thoughtful exploration. One approach emphasizes skill-building for stress and anxiety management, teaching strategies to reduce overwhelming symptoms and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on careful, trauma-informed work to help people process painful experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and agency after abuse or loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Denise collaborates with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She supports clients as they try different strategies, making adjustments together to find what works most effectively for the individual.

Online therapy with Denise offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a licensed professional from home or other convenient locations. The focus remains on effective, evidence-based work that helps clients move toward clearer coping, improved relationships, and greater emotional balance.