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*Exclusively Telehealth. I can imagine that your journey has been a challenging one. Reaching out for help is no small feat. Most likely, it took a lot of courage for you to arrive here. It requires bravery to open up to someone and be vulnerable. I get it. To say, “I need help,” is a tremendously vulnerable act. I am here to make that process as seamless as possible. The more each of us reaches out for help, the more we normalize helping each other. Welcome!
Just as no two people are exactly alike, neither is their process in therapy. In each therapeutic relationship we settle into an approach that feels appropriate, remaining open to changes throughout the treatment. An integral part of my work is to help individuals overcome trauma (relational and physical) along with the limiting beliefs that go along with those experiences. I understand that you may feel that the word “trauma” may not apply to you. However, I have found that most people who struggle have had life experiences that they consider insignificant; Those same experiences end up being key in moving forward with their healing. We tend to have experiences that lead to unhelpful patterns which lock us into feeling unloved, hurt, misunderstood, helpless and unvalued as well as a myriad of other feelings. Together we will unveil those experiences and move through a somatic, body/mind integration in order to feel physically different in the present. In order to reach these permanent changes, we have sessions on a weekly basis. Typically treatment lasts from one to one and a half years.
I have extensive training in EMDR, mindfulness and meditation, Attachment-Focused Therapy, psychodynamic theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I specialize in working with young adults (ages 20 to early 30s) who struggle with PTSD/trauma, depression, anxiety, major life transitions, identity issues, loss/grief, and individuals that want to experience more self-growth. I aim to help people find their own authentic path towards understanding, compassion, and meaning in life through a relationally grounded approach.
In addition to my formal clinical masters-level training in psychotherapy from Smith College for Social Work, I have over 15 years of training in behavioral learning theory that is grounded in my prior work as a teacher and parent educator. What that means for you is that we have a variety of means to address what is happening for you so that your treatment is as individualized as possible. In addition, I have a Master of the Arts degree in Bilingual and Diverse Education.I am actively working to be anti-racist, and strive to implement practices that decolonize the therapeutic process and move away from pathologizing peoples’ experiences.
Testimonials...
"Last spring, as I was finishing up my dissertation, I went to the CU Boulder mental health center looking for some help with my depression and anxiety and I was placed with Jennifer. I can't speak highly enough of our time together. I left each of my sessions feeling so validated--my feelings of frustration, isolation, and helplessness were my feelings and there was a reason why I felt that way--Jennifer helped me see that it was OK (and important) to feel those feelings. She also helped me think about ways I could face the sources of those feelings which made me feel empowered. Jennifer is patient and empathetic and fun-loving. She will also give you homework if you like (which I do!). I left our time together feeling more compassionate towards myself, more thoughtful about my feelings and the feelings of others, and more confident to stand up for what I want and need to be happy."
~S.L.
"I am so grateful for the help and professional guidance of Jennifer Franklin. Jennifer provides a safe space for her patients to be heard, acknowledged, and nurtured. The experience I had in Jennifer’s office was life-changing for me. During my own self-work, Jennifer’s support created a springboard for progress – personally, academically, and professionally. I trust Jennifer’s expertise and I’ll continue to value her helpful insights for years to come."
~C.C.
"I never really thought I had any need for a therapist. Last year, I was an RA (resident advisor) for the University of Colorado Boulder and was told to direct my residents to a counselor there, if they were going through a rough patch in their life and needed a professional to talk to. I figured before I go referring anyone to anything I should see just what exactly I was suggesting when I offered counseling.
I was incredibly nervous, but when I walked into Jennifer's office, she instantly put me at ease. She thoughtfully listened as I talked about my life, from childhood to relationship problems and everything in between, all while asking thought-provoking questions. I returned every other week, where we focused on certain aspects of my life, Jennifer was great at picking out exactly how I was feeling about the topic at hand, and suggested countless resources and videos that could help me overcome situations we talked about in sessions."
~S.N.