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Stephanie Franklin

Stephanie Franklin

LCSW

Therapist · Texas · 13+ years of experience

Practical, collaborative care for managing life challenges

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  • Strengths focused
  • CBT and client-centered
  • Texas based LCSW

About Stephanie

Stephanie Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 13 years of experience. She focuses on practical steps that help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Stephanie centers sessions on each person’s strengths and goals. She encourages small, realistic changes that fit day-to-day life.

Her work often addresses relationship and communication problems, family conflict, and parenting strains. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood swings, and challenges related to ADHD. Stephanie pays attention to control issues, guilt, shame, and feelings of isolation or low self-worth.

Stephanie uses client-centered methods to make sessions feel collaborative and respectful of each person’s story. She also brings in cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behavior patterns. Together these approaches aim to make coping skills more usable between sessions.

Clients can expect a straightforward, supportive style that emphasizes listening and practical tools. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person and on small, achievable steps toward change. Stephanie frames progress as gradual and tailored to individual needs.

Her practice encourages people to name their priorities and try strategies that fit their life. She offers guidance for improving self-love, navigating divorce or separation, and addressing parenting and family challenges. The first step is a single conversation to clarify goals and next steps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How client-centered care and CBT work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s perspective, active listening, and building on existing strengths to set goals. It helps when someone needs a supportive, nonjudgmental space to talk through stress, grief, parenting strains, or relationship concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, anger, mood swings, and coping with life changes by giving concrete tools to test different ways of thinking and acting.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and adjust as progress is made. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to real-life needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and provide access from wherever the client is located in Texas. Licensed professionals often use these conveniences to help therapy feel more manageable alongside work, school, and family obligations.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LCSW · No. 112753
NPI
1750633830

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Other focuses include relationship problems, family and parenting issues, grief, bipolar mood management, ADHD, and self-esteem.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Therapy blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means sessions aim to honor personal goals while testing practical ways to change thoughts and behaviors.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with people on a range of life and mental health challenges.

What credential and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.

What languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to be sure they fit your needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on your situation.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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