Therapist
Rodna Francois
LMHC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
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- Relationship focus
- Practical communication
- Works in English
About Rodna
She focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. That includes improving communication, managing impulsive reactions, and addressing feelings of guilt, shame, and isolation. Rodna pays attention to attachment patterns and the ways cultural background shapes how people relate to others.
Rodna often supports young adults sorting through identity, social anxiety, and mood difficulties. She also brings experience working with people who have intellectual disability and adjusts the pace and language of sessions to match each person's needs. Her style is person-centered and culturally aware.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, small behavioral changes, and skills people can practice between meetings. Rodna aims to help clients reconnect with self-worth, rebuild or strengthen relationships, and feel more confident making life decisions. She meets people where they are without judgment.
Clients start by talking about what matters most and then shape a plan together. Rodna draws on six years of clinical experience as an LMHC in Florida to guide those conversations and support steady progress over time.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
Step 3
Practical therapeutic approaches for online work
Rodna uses clear, evidence-based techniques to help people make small changes that add up. She emphasizes strategies that target communication and relationship patterns, helping people notice interaction habits and practice new ways of speaking and listening. This work is useful for relationship strain, attachment concerns, and improving everyday conversations.She also focuses on behavioral skills to manage impulses and mood. These steps include simple routines, short coping strategies, and experiments clients can try between sessions to test what helps with anger, impulsivity, or low mood.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Rodna will discuss different methods with each person and pick what fits their goals, cultural background, and pace. She invites clients to try techniques and then adjust based on what feels helpful.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to keep appointments, fit sessions around work or school, and use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they fit into everyday life and help move toward clear goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rodna address?
She supports people with relationship strain, family conflict, anger, career changes, and coping with life transitions, along with related issues like attachment and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is person-centered and straightforward, focusing on clear goals, practical skills, and respect for cultural background.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Rodna has six years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including mood issues, impulsivity, and isolation.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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