Hello! I am dually board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), which allows me to integrate a strong understanding of overall health and medical conditions into your mental health care. With nearly a decade of experience providing compassionate mental health care, my approach emphasizes collaboration, respect and genuine connection. I work with clients to understand their unique experiences and create individualized treatment plans that are specific to their needs.
During your first visit, my goal is to create a calm, welcoming space. We'll begin by discussing what brought you in, your current concerns and any previous treatments you have tried so I can get a full picture of your needs. We will move at your pace and you'll be encouraged to ask questions at any time. Together, we'll explore what is working in your life and what feels challenging. By the end of the session, we will formulate a personalized treatment plan. I'll explain options clearly so that you can make informed decisions that feel right for you. The first appointment is an opportunity for us to build a foundation of trust and partnership. My aim is for you to leave feeling supported, understood and hopeful about the path forward.
My approach is highly collaborative and combines empathy with gentle accountability. I work with clients as equal partners in their care, ensuring every decision is made together and grounded in their values and goals. I help clients to identify and build on their strengths, not just manage their struggles, so they feel more capable, confident and self-aware.
I am best suited for clients who are ready to take the next steps toward their growth and evolution. I prioritize a warm, collaborative relationship, creating a safe space where clients feel heard and respected throughout their healing journey. My goal is to help you find balance, build resilience and feel empowered.
Other specialties
I identify as
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing as a method to create an empathetic, non-judmental partnership with clients that is respectful of autonomy. This allows clients to feel safe while exploring complex feelings or uncertainties about change and helps them to identify barriers and supports. Choosing and owning a plan is important and I utilize this tool to help clients achieve such a goal.
EMDR
I use EMDR to assist clients in learning and adopting grounding coping skills and stabilization techniques to ensure safety during trauma processing. Emphasis is placed on the reprocessing of distressing memories so that clients are afforded the opportunity to no longer experience overwhelming emotional or physical reactions related to trauma.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize CBT in the identification of problematic thought patterns, automatic negative thoughts and cognitive distortions and help clients to recognize whether these thoughts are accurate or helpful as it relates to perception of ones self and attaining problem-solving skill, emotional regulation and coping strategies.
Interpersonal
I use Interpersonal for goal-oriented, emotionally validating, time-limited techniques to assist clients with role transitions, role disputes and interpersonal difficulties.
1 rating with written reviews
April 23, 2026
From the start, Adrienne Franklin has made me feel comfortable and truly understood. Her sense of humor makes sessions more relaxed and easier to open up. She offers encouragement and genuinely helps me work through life’s challenges. I’m especially grateful for her support in helping me get off medications I felt I no longer needed. Her care has made a meaningful difference in my well-being.