Franca Gaudio Peralta

LCSW, 12 years of experience

Authentic
Open-minded
Empowering
Virtual
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About me

I have experience working with high-profile athletes and clients. Additionally, I have worked with veterans, first responders, couples, and adolescents from diverse populations. My specialties include life changes, relationship issues, LGBTQ, self-esteem, and substance abuse. I also have extensive experience working with individuals and their families struggling with addiction, as addiction is a family disease. I am also an independent clinician practicing as part of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) Mental Health Directory. I served for 10 years in the United States Marine Corps and specialize in working with active and reserve members, veterans, and their families of the armed forces. If you are a veteran or active duty member having trouble reintegrating with your family, or struggling with substance abuse look no further! Help is here! I work extremely hard to provide a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment where my clients can feel comfortable expressing themselves. My approach is direct and honest, and I hold my clients accountable while providing feedback that fosters personal growth. My goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we will start with brief introductions and then dive into the specific challenges that bring you to therapy. This will help to create a tailored plan for us to work towards for follow up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My biggest strengths are working with veterans, athletes, addictions, life changes, and relationship issues/couples

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to serve clients with Addictions, athletes, veterans, anxiety, coping skills, life changes, couples

Specialties

Top specialties

Depression

Other specialties

AddictionAnxietySelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Reality Therapy

Reality therapy, developed by Dr. William Glasser, is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the present moment rather than past experiences. It helps individuals identify and meet their basic needs—such as love, power, freedom, and fun—through realistic and attainable goals. The therapy encourages clients to evaluate their current behaviors and make positive changes to achieve a more satisfying and fulfilling life. By fostering a strong therapist-client relationship, reality therapy empowers clients to take control of their lives, make better choices, and develop effective problem-solving skills.

Location

Virtual

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