LPC/MHSP, 10 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
My name is Kelly Franklin and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC-MHSP) in Tennessee. I specialize in helping individuals who are experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, and navigating significant life changes. I am passionate about providing a safe non judgmental space where you are seen and heard. Together we can outline the steps to reach your goals of healing and well being. It is such a wonderful journey!
My counseling style is friendly and person centered. I approach every client as a unique, individual person and provide an environment where you can trust me to be genuine, honest, and open-minded. As your therapist I will actively listen to your life story, your thoughts and your feelings. Together we will explore and identify your strengths increasing your resiliency as we learn coping strategies enhancing your ability to handle life's ups and downs.
I have experience in working with issues such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, trauma, and self-esteem. In my 10 years of counseling, I have worked with individuals ages 10-80 and families in crisis. I have found that my counseling experience has built a solid foundation to better understand and support my clients towards their healing journey.
My approach is an easy going, eclectic one that is adapted for each client. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. These modalities allow us to better understand where you are currently and how to chart your path forward. I find this approach to counseling allows a natural ebb and flow that meets the client where they are in the moment rather than a rigid plan.
CBT highlights patterns in what and how we think. We will talk through and identify faulty thought processes and learned patterns leading to unhelpful behaviors. We will work together to learn learn better ways of coping with those thoughts and behaviors thereby relieving your symptoms and becoming more effective in your life. This process includes learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. This will help by gaining a better understanding of the behavior then using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations.
For those who wish to bring their Christian beliefs into the counseling space we will work together to incorporate your beliefs using the Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) methods to reframe unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. This can be helpful in healing from religious and church hurt. Cognitive Behavior Therapy highlights patterns in what and how we think. We will talk through and identify faulty thought processes and learned patterns leading to unhelpful behaviors. We will work together to learn learn better ways of coping with those thoughts and behaviors thereby relieving your symptoms and becoming more effective in your life. This process includes learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. This will help by gaining a better understanding of the behavior then using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations.
For those who wish to bring their faith based beliefs into the counseling space we will work together to incorporate your beliefs using the Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) methods to reframe unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. This can be helpful in healing from religious and church hurt. Cognitive Behavior Therapy highlights patterns in what and how we think. We will talk through and identify faulty thought processes and learned patterns leading to unhelpful behaviors. We will work together to learn learn better ways of coping with those thoughts and behaviors thereby relieving your symptoms and becoming more effective in your life. This process includes learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. This will help by gaining a better understanding of the behavior then using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations.
Trauma-informed therapy represents a paradigm shift, focusing on understanding the root causes of distress by asking, “What happened to you?” rather than “What’s wrong with you?” This approach emphasizes understanding a client’s complete history — both past and present — to provide effective therapeutic care. This can be most helpful in providing a safe space to tell your story without judgement. We as humans desire to be seen and heard and through Trauma informed Care sharing our story can lead to healing through reviewing how we are reacting to the root causes and our belief systems we have constructed around those beliefs.
Brainspotting is a new form of therapy that aims to help clients process through difficult emotions or traumatic experiences. I have found this to be helpful for clients who have experienced trauma or struggle to access emotions. Once the event or emotion is identified I use mindfulness, reframing unhealthy thoughts, and cognitive behavior techniques to help the clients access, experience and process through the thoughts and feeling stored in the brainspot. Somatic therapy is helpful during Brainspotting to reduce the physical symptoms of trauma.
8 ratings with written reviews
August 12, 2025
Talking to Kelly felt like talking to a friend. She listened without judgement and gave good advice to help me with my situation.
August 4, 2025
Kelly has been very helpful counseling me through a major depressive relapse. She introduced me to bilateral music, tapping, breathing and other techniques/tools. I'm a Christian and she did a great job incorporating the importance of my faith. Kelly matches well with me in approaching my struggle holistically. She has a warm personality but is also focused on finding effective solutions quickly. She has sent me books and written plans and scripture based affirmations. She is a blessing!
July 14, 2025
I was very pleased after my first session with Kelly and feel like she will be a great fit for me to work towards my goals. I appreciated her empathy and her emphasis on making sure I am comfortable and can be open. It’s always scary when finding a new provider, but I was so pleased and am looking forward to working together.