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Francis Hess

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Rhode Island
ADHD- Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression- Stress management- Trauma-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Franny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at Healing Rhode Clinical Services. Franny’s clinical experience focuses on using psychoeducation and evidence-based practices to support clients who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, substance use, grief and loss. Franny has worked with a diverse clientele of adolescents, young adults, and adults to manage daily life struggles, interpersonal issues, substance use, and life transitions. Franny strongly believes in the importance of client agency and autonomy while using a strength-based approach to help motivate and empower clients to set and achieve goals aligned with their own needs and values. Franny looks forward to working alongside you to create a plan that is right for you on your mental health journey!


Message to clients

Hi, I am Francis (Franny) Hess, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I work at Healing Rhode Clinical Services, LLC. Thank you for taking the time to read my page and get to know a little about my approach to counseling. I walk with my clients as they deepen their understanding of themselves and process areas of their lives that have caused deep pain. My goal is to help my clients develop evidence-based coping skills and processing techniques to come to a fuller understanding of how their past experiences and world views impact their relationships with loved ones. I believe that one must first develop a positive relationship with themselves to create a strong and powerful relationship with others. Together, we can work in a safe and trauma-informed therapeutic approach to have a more fulfilled relationship with yourself and others.

At Healing Rhode Clinical Services, LLC, we treat a variety of disorders with a specialty on trauma recovery, grief counseling, family counseling, couple counseling, as well as finding full fulfillment and peace from depression and anxiety. With my practice, you not only get the expertise of myself but the entire team as we collaborate together to ensure we are providing the most effective care that is evidence based. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing how we can help you on your bath to healing.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 2 years

Healing Rhode Clinical Services, LLC, LCSW, 2025 - Present
La Salle Academy, LCSW, 2024 - Present
EvolvedMD, Behavioral Health Manager/Mental Health Clinician, 2023 - 2024

Boston College School of Social Work, Master of Social Work, Mental Health Concentration, Clinical Track, 2023

Licensure

Rhode Island: CSW03887

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$160 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $160

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:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit 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
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Therapy Groups

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ADHD and Anxiety Clinical Group for Teens

Clinical group for teens (ages 13-18) struggles with ADHD and/or anxiety to help develop effective coping skills, executive function skills, and social skills.


Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

This provider has no upcoming call times available.