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Joseph Franklin
(they/them)
PMHNP-BC, APRN RX
Hawaii

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Bipolar Disorder, LGBTQIA+, and Substance Use / Addiction

Great to meet you!

I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 20 years of combined substance abuse counseling, mental health and nursing practice. I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Many times we have the solution to our own concerns and counseling and or medication may be a part of the solution. My interests include those living with HIV/AIDS and our LGBTQIA+ community. I have specialized training in addiction and recovery.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Mental health care doesn't need to be complicated or full of barriers. My approach is a recovery oriented model to promote resilience and empowerment, whether that be through the use of psychiatric medications, therapy, or a combination of both.

What you can expect from our first session

The first question you will hear from me is 'how can I help?'. We will work together to establish a working relationship defined around your needs and goals. I listen and apply empathy in a non-judgmental way to solve problems. I believe that the helping relationship is based on safety and mutual trust.


Joseph's style is

Inquisitive
Warm
Affirming

Insurance carriers Joseph accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Hawaii
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Joseph

MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Northern Kentucky University
License type: APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Hawaii)
Gender: Cisgender Non-binary
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender Issues, and Chronic Conditions
Modalities: Transpersonal, Strength-Based, Relational, Interpersonal, Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT), Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Humanistic, Psychoanalytic, Attachment-based, Structural Family, Behavior Modification, Brief Dynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Psychotic Disorders, Motivational Interviewing, Experiential Therapy, Gestalt, Trauma Focused, Multi-Systemic (MST), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Play, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)