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Francine LaDonna

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Whether you are navigating the drama of high school, the seismic shift of a mid-life divorce, or the many complexities of your legacy years (65-90+), you don’t have to figure it out in silence. I believe that each of these life stages presents unique, often misunderstood, challenges that require a distinct therapeutic experience. Today’s world presents many obstacles and everyone has the right to a ‘little help’ to work through them.

My approach to therapy

I offer an eclectic approach to treatment, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and making connections to past experiences. These approaches allow for an exploration of challenges related to depression/anxiety, family dynamics, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, identity, and loss.

What you can expect from me

My practice is built on authenticity, directness, and humor. While I take your struggles seriously, I don't believe we have to be overly clinical to get results. I provide an emotionally safe, and occasionally fun, space! Sometimes, a laugh is the best way to break through stress. I believe therapy is most effective when it feels like a real conversation!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Adelphi University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    57 Highland Avenue
    Otisville, NY 10963