Stephanie Franklin

Stephanie Franklin is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She works from a straightforward, person-focused stance and believes clients are the experts on their own stories. Her approach emphasizes listening and practical steps you can use between sessions.

She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's pace and priorities. That means the conversation is shaped around what matters most to the client rather than a strict agenda. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Stephanie has supported people dealing with relationship strain, family and parenting concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges tied to identity such as LGBT issues. She also helps with anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Her work often includes practical communication strategies and tools for managing control issues and guilt.

Sessions focus on clear goals and actions. She helps people practice new skills, reframe thinking patterns, and make small changes that fit real life. The tone is direct but warm, with an emphasis on building self-compassion and stronger daily routines.

For those ready to begin, Stephanie supports each person through the steps needed to schedule and start therapy at a manageable pace.

How Client-Centered and CBT Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's lead, offering acceptance and understanding so people can identify what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone needs space to tell their story and set their own pace for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday life. It is often useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that hurt relationships or self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made, and sessions will include regular check-ins about what is or isn’t working.

For practical reasons, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling around work or family obligations simpler. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they match your routine.