About Me

Rodna Francois, M.A., Ed.S. is a Miami, FL native. She graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School. She went on to further her education at Florida State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology and a minor in Family and Child Consumer Sciences. Ms. Francois continued her education and completed a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at Forest Institute School of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri.

Ms. Francois started a career in the counseling field in the surrounding areas of Atlanta, Georgia. Through her work, Ms. Francois discovered a profession that encompasses two of her biggest passions, education and social emotional wellness. As a result, she returned to her beloved home; Miami, FL and enrolled at Florida International University. She completed a Specialist Degree in School Psychology and is also licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Ms. Francois believes in a eclectic approach, in which the overall goal is to address the needs of the client in a personalized manner. Below are a list of therapeutic modalities that is typically employed in her sessions and a list of common mental health concerns:

Anxiety and Phobias
School Behavioral Issues
Relationship Difficulties
Difficulties with Self-Esteem
Social Skills Issues
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Professional/Career Issues
School Issues
Medical and Health Concerns
Stress Management
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Grief, Loss, or Bereavement
Other Issues