- Trauma-informed care
- Bilingual English Spanish
- 25 years experience
About Franklin
Franklin Cardona, LPC, helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and relationship concerns. He offers straightforward, calm support for depression, intimacy issues, parenting strain, eating concerns, anger, and major life changes. He also addresses topics like bipolar symptoms, career worries, self-esteem, and coping after separation.
He brings 25 years of practice in mental health to sessions and speaks English and Spanish. Franklin uses a warm, collaborative style and focuses on building a trusting working relationship. He aims to make sessions clear and practical so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.
His work draws on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness Therapy. In sessions he helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and process difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable.
Franklin has worked in hospitals and clinics supporting people with co-occurring conditions like depression and substance issues. He spent many years working with service members and civilians on post-traumatic stress and related concerns, which shaped his focus on trauma and recovery.
People can expect a collaborative plan that prioritizes practical steps and realistic goals. He accepts clients in Tennessee and also works with international clients. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
He brings 25 years of practice in mental health to sessions and speaks English and Spanish. Franklin uses a warm, collaborative style and focuses on building a trusting working relationship. He aims to make sessions clear and practical so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.
His work draws on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness Therapy. In sessions he helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and process difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable.
Franklin has worked in hospitals and clinics supporting people with co-occurring conditions like depression and substance issues. He spent many years working with service members and civilians on post-traumatic stress and related concerns, which shaped his focus on trauma and recovery.
People can expect a collaborative plan that prioritizes practical steps and realistic goals. He accepts clients in Tennessee and also works with international clients. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish
How his approaches shape online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and emotional bonds. It helps people understand patterns from close relationships and build safer ways of relating to others.Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person seeking help. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and supports each person’s own decisions and pace of change.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Franklin will review goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past to choose methods that fit. This conversation is collaborative and may mix techniques over time to match changing needs.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as scheduling around work or caring responsibilities. They can also allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or permit sessions without needing to travel. The therapist accepts international clients, but the original biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the available options before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on a strong working relationship. Sessions aim to be practical, with steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of experience working in hospitals, clinics, and with service members and civilians on trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.