License/Certifications: Psychologist, California Board of Psychology, PSY 21429
Clinical Interests and Areas of Expertise: College Mental Health, LGBTQ+ Affirming Care, Gender-affirming transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse care, multicultural concerns, family concerns, relational concerns, sex and sexuality, depression, anxiety, identity development, trauma, sexual assault.
My approach in therapy: Dr. Franklin aims to work collaboratively with clients, empowering them in various capacities, including individual therapy work and group therapy. Dr. Franklin’s theoretical approach integrates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal therapy, tailoring her style to fit the needs of the client and their treatment goals. She focuses on developing a strong therapeutic relationship so that clients can feel safe to explore their inner world in a unique way. Her goal is to aid clients in developing new insights, identifying unhelpful interpersonal and behavioral patterns, and creating meaningful change. Dr. Franklin has also found that the exploration of social structures, power dynamics, and how these issues relate to and influence relationships can be very beneficial in therapy work.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Dr. Franklin actively works to dismantle systemic oppression and white supremacy both professionally and personally. Dr. Franklin is deeply committed to serving historically marginalized communities and has extensive experience providing mental health services to marginalized populations including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ population, and those who identify as transgender and/or gender diverse. She believes a person’s identities have a profound impact on the way they interpret and experience the world.
Personal Interests: Social Justice, creating and appreciating art, quality time with friends, smashing the patriarchy, queering up spaces.
Additional Responsibilities/Designations: Training Committee member, Trainee Supervisor, Group Coordinator, Assessment Coordinator
Professional Memberships: San Diego Psychological Association, Early Professional Ethics Committee Member, Solve for X: Mutual Aid Co-founder
