Jeffrey Franklin
LSCSW
Kansas
Compassionate, practical support for life’s challenges
Continue with JeffreyAt a glance
- Credentials
- LSCSW
- License
- LSCSW, Kansas / LSCSW 07207
- NPI
- 1184332850
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kansas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed care
- Values-focused work
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Franklin is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) who helps people find clearer ground amid stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. He draws on practical therapy tools to help clients sort through trauma, self-esteem concerns, and life-direction questions. His tone is direct and respectful, with an emphasis on working at each person’s pace.
Jeffrey brings four years of clinical experience to sessions in Kansas. He uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and solution-focused methods to match interventions to the issue at hand. He aims to understand each person’s values and goals before proposing steps forward.
In sessions he focuses on concrete changes people can try between meetings. That might include short behavioral experiments, values-based practice, or targeted skills for managing anxiety and mood. He also addresses patterns like codependency, attachment concerns, impulsivity, and difficulties with communication.
Trauma-informed methods are part of his work when trauma or post-traumatic stress is present, and he can incorporate somatic elements and EMDR where appropriate. He also helps people facing loneliness, fatherhood concerns, money and financial stress, and questions about life purpose and identity.
Jeffrey conducts sessions in English and practices in Kansas. He describes his approach as collaborative and nonjudgmental, aiming to help people build resilience and reconnect with their strengths.
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How therapy approaches shape online work
Jeffrey uses Motivational Interviewing to help people move toward change by exploring their own reasons and strengths for making different choices. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about taking next steps.
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions aligned with those values. ACT can help with anxiety, low mood, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist partners with each person to pick and blend methods based on goals, preferences, and what actually helps in practice. That collaborative process means methods can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed, and for choosing modes that suit one’s energy level or schedule. Discuss format preferences when scheduling to find a workable plan. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationFatherhood issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
4+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, impulsivity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
The style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using methods like Motivational Interviewing, ACT, CBT, EMDR, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps and aligning work with a person's values.
What background and experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has four years of clinical experience working with mood, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. He emphasizes working at each client's pace and tailoring methods to their needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds the LSCSW credential and practices in Kansas. The listing uses the KS LSCSW designation provided in the biography.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. The therapist's profile directs readers to verify how sessions are scheduled.
How does pricing work or what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and scheduling.
How do I begin working with this clinician?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences.
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