LISW, 27 years of experience
Do you want to break free of the cycle of depression, anxiety, and trauma? I help by working through your "toolbox" of coping skills, and add new ones, tune up old ones, and get rid of what is no longer helping. My name is Jennifer Franck and I have been a Social Worker for over 25 years. I have worked in many settings addressing many different concerns. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and self-confidence issues. I have also worked with those facing life-limiting illness as a Social Worker for hospice. In addition, I have experience with aging and disabilities, caregiving, and behavior change. I always place my clients first and believe you have a right to tell your story. I will listen without judgment, providing you support and guidance as you work toward your short-term or long-term goals. I employ multiple styles and focus mostly on cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy and motivational interviewing to help gain insight into the thoughts and behaviors that hold us back from being our absolute best. I will meet you where you are on your journey. I commend you for taking this step on your journey toward healing and growth. I am here to be your partner through change.
Our first session will be an opportunity for me to get to know you, what brings you to therapy, and what you hope to work on together. There will be a lot of questions and basic information shared, along with medications, doctor, and your support system.
My biggest strengths are my ability to help you feel at ease, validated, and to know that you are no longer alone with your struggles. I will walk with you through these tough times, because I believe that no one should have to deal with life alone.
I love working with 18-99 year old clients, with mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and stress.
EMDR therapy is an extensively researched therapy to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences.
CBT has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety, and other conditions.
Mindfulness skills and concepts can help us with our ability to notice thoughts, feelings, and surroundings without automatic responses.
Motivational interviewing is a method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find motivation to change behavior.