LICSW, 10 years of experience
New to Grow
My zeal about equipping 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. Franklin, 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.”.
Feeling of relief and a sense of knowing how to navigate whatever season you are in.
I skillfully integrate CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and ACT 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.
Feeling stuck? Want to change, but not sure where to start? Need help navigating change? Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, work through the barriers holding you back, and build a path toward the life you desire. It's never too late to start a new chapter. You are stronger than you think, and change is possible. My role is to help you tap into your resilience, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build the life you want . Therapy with me is active, honest, and focused on real progress. MLK once said “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".
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.
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.