Franklin Sellers
My zeal is to equip individuals and families to be successful through collaboration of treatment goals and exploring innovative solutions, I am passionate about creating environments for individuals to excel by overcoming obstacles/barriers.
My approach is structured enough to produce measurable results but flexible enough to remain human, empathetic, and culturally grounded.
My drive in practice comes from a quote by MLK “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”.
First session
Feeling of relief and a sense of knowing how to navigate whatever season you are in. “Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious… and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”- Walt Disney
Strengths
I skillfully integrate CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focus to match each client’s unique needs, readiness, and goals. My approach is structured enough to produce measurable results but flexible enough to remain human, empathetic, and culturally grounded. My approach centers on clients’ strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth. I empower clients to become active participants in their healing — encouraging autonomy, self-awareness, and practical skill-building.
Ideal clients
I’m best positioned to support individuals who are ready to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes, even if they’re not exactly sure where to start. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, or emotional overwhelm, and are looking for a space where they can process their experiences honestly and without judgment. They may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of their direction, but have a desire to grow, heal, and move forward. I work well with clients who are open to reflection and willing to explore both their thoughts and behaviors, especially those who want to develop healthier coping strategies, improve communication, and build stronger relationships—with themselves and others. This includes individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, unresolved emotions, or patterns that no longer serve them.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary intervention with adolescents, adults, and families across a range of clinical settings—including outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, and group facilitation. My training has included both formal coursework and ongoing professional development in evidence-based CBT techniques. Over the years, I’ve applied CBT in individual therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducational workshops to address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, substance use recovery, and maladaptive behavior patterns.
Motivational Interviewing
Through open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summaries (OARS), I guide clients to voice their own reasons for change rather than imposing my own agenda. This helps strengthen client's intrinsic motivation and commitment. Many clients come to therapy uncertain about whether they want to change or can change. I use MI techniques such as decisional balance exercises and scaling questions to help them weigh the pros and cons of change in a supportive, empowering way.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
As a clinician, I incorporate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients identify practical steps toward meaningful change rather than focusing primarily on the origins of problems. My approach emphasizes client strengths, resilience, and achievable goals, helping individuals recognize that they already possess many of the tools necessary to improve their lives.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- District of ColumbiaLicense LC200003783
- VirginiaLicense 0904018253