Anne Francois, LCSW(She/Her/Hers)
Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York
Anxiety -Autism spectrum disorder- Depression-
Anne Francois
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
Hi, I’m Anne, a therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I’m a dedicated and empathetic clinician, and I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel understood, supported, and able to work through whatever you’re facing.
My approach is holistic and flexible, drawing from a range of evidence-based and humanistic modalities, including strengths-based and client-centered care, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed work, and motivational interviewing. I tailor each session to meet you where you are, focusing on both insight and practical tools to help you navigate your day-to-day life.
I believe deeply in the transformative power of therapy and in each person’s ability to grow, heal, and create meaningful change. My goal is to support you in building greater self-awareness, resilience, and a stronger sense of direction in your life.
Licensure
New York: 099735Languages
English, Haitian CreoleSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Seniors (65+)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- AARP
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nevada
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Connecticare
- Emblem Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Evernorth
- First Choice Health
- Florida Blue
- Health Plans Inc.
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham
- Medicare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence Blue Shield
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Tricare
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- Wellpoint Military Care
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
Therapist's note
For insurance accepted: Avg copay: $15/session (but most insured members pay $0)
Insurances Accepted: Cigna, AvMed, Medica, Surest, Centivo, Evernorth, GatorCare, EVHC-Aetna, BridgeSpan, District 9, ConnectiCare, RGA of Idaho, EmblemHealth, Banner / Aetna, Wellpoint-Mass, HMO Blue Texas, Meritain Health, Anthem Blue Cross, Sutter Health Plan, EmblemHealth / HIP, Aetna Medical Plans, Alterwood Advantage, First Choice Health, Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence MedAdvantage, Alignment Health Plan, EVHC-Aetna (Internal), UMR Behavioral Health, HealthSelect of Texas, Oscar Health Insurance, Providence Health Plan, Optum Behavioral Health, Tyson Health Plan (BAA), Asuris Northwest Health, United Behavioral Health, Kelsey Care Health Plans, Western Health Advantage, Health First Health Plans, Carelon Behavioral Health, LifeWise Assurance Company, Allegiance Behavioral Health, Regence Blue Shield of Idaho, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Ventura County Health Care Plan, The Empire Plan/ New York State, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, Regence Blue Shield of Washington, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Lifewise Health Plan of Washington, Allegiance Benefit Plan Management, RGA - Regence Group Administrators, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, United HealthCare (UHC) of all states, Inercultural Physicians Network (IPN), Health Management Administrators - HMA, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio, Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Utah, HMA - Healthcare Management Administrators, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nevada, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts NVA, Premera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alaska, Regence Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Wisconsin, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (GatorCare), Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Hampshire, HMO Blue of Texas / Blue Cross & Blue Shield of TX, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York Empire