Licensed to practice in California and accepts 25 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, LGBTQ, Men's Issues and 10 more.

Franklin Romero

(he/him)

LCSW, 15 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

About me

As a bicultural therapist, I have been afforded the opportunity to put into practice the ability to help my clients grow using western based therapeutic practices as well as incorporating non-traditional approaches that promote healing from trauma as well as reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression. I have counseling experience working with families and children, LGBTQIA2S individuals, new medical diagnosis, chronic medical conditions, and grief & loss. My approach in helping individuals achieve healing involves using different mediums to help promote self discovery, self acceptance and creating healthy boundaries for self-preservation.

Get to know me

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

You can expect a non-judgmental approach to listening to current stressors/activators and an empathetic approach to developing a collaborative plan for your healing journey.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Living as a bicultural individual has helped me understand the importance of breaking unhealthy intergenerational cycles that can seem daunting to dismantle. I have helped individuals forge healing journeys that can help address adverse life experiences ranging from past suicide attempts, break-ups, anxiety, depression to exploring self-identity.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I focus on working with LGBTQIA2S individuals, Youth, and Adults.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Other specialties

Identifies as

Man

Serves ages

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Certified in LGBTQ+-affirmative CBT through Yale University. LGBTQIA2-S lead for L.A. County Department of Mental Health's monthly consultation calls.

Trauma-Focused CBT

TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment to address youth (ages 3-18 years) posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is a components- and phase- based treatment that I provide individually and in parallel to youth and their parents or primary caregivers, with additional conjoint child-parent sessions.

, 15 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

March 15, 2025

I felt like I was talking to a friend! Felt really good and very approachable! Very down to earth!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Franklin