Roxann Francis, LCSW

Roxann Francis is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York with five years of professional experience. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she applies practical skills and compassionate support to help people navigate relationship challenges, parenting concerns, motivation and self-esteem, and significant life transitions.

Roxann emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s unique needs. She draws on evidence-informed techniques to address anxiety, stress, mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, and issues related to family, career, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is collaborative and aimed at building confidence and practical coping tools.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can take courage, Roxann aims to make the first steps clear and manageable. She works with clients to set realistic goals and tailors support to individual circumstances, whether the focus is improving relationships, strengthening parenting skills, managing emotions, or adjusting to life changes.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Roxann Francis incorporates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor work to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and building a partnership that honors the client’s perspective - it is useful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and improve coping skills.

Roxann may also draw on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities - DBT offers concrete techniques for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Roxann will work together with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access support in a format that suits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to integrate therapeutic work into daily life.