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Carolyn Franklin

Therapist(She/Her)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Carolyn and I am a clinical social worker. Please know that I am a solution focused, trusted professional who you will find easy to talk to. I have worked with many clients and have been successful meeting their needs and helping them through difficult times. I provide individual sessions with children and adults, as well as sessions with couples and families . I‘m a great listener and I provide evidence based strategies/interventions to support my clients . Let’s get started

My approach to therapy

I am open-minded, non judgmental, and very resourceful. My clients request sessions and also refer others to my practice due to the results and trusting therapeutic relationship that they have experienced. My clients learn skills to self advocate and to deal with stressful situations. My goal is to help my clients find peace and learn strategies to live productive lives.

What you can expect from me

My clients will learn to advocate for themselves and to find some levels of peace within difficult situations. My clients will find empathy, compassion, confidentiality and learn strategies to positively impact their mind , body and spirit .

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Jane Addams College of Social Work- University Of Illinois at Chicago
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Children, Adults
  • Languages
    English