Franklin Smith

Accepting Clients

I have been a licensed MFT since 1990. My specialties and areas of interest are: depression, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Do you feel nervous or depressed? Do you struggle getting your needs met? Do you wonder why you feel alone or empty inside? Are you aware that you have experienced trauma or painful grief and loss? Maybe you resist talking about such painful memories because you wonder “why should I talk about that and feel awful again”? Allow me to help you process such issues so that they do not have a negative impact on your ability to form healthy relationships.

My Background and Approach

Greetings from Frank Smith, MFT. Let me offer a truism: whether positive or negative, most behavior is learned. Behavior often results in patterns. Those patterns can be positive and life affirming. But they can also be maladaptive and impact our self-esteem, happiness and relationships. You may be wondering...why can't I break these destructive patterns? I can help you unravel where they came from. Such awareness is the first step toward better emotional health. Let me be your psychological navigator to help you let go of the past and have a better and more fulfilling life. I have been a licensed MFT since 1990. My specialties and areas of interest are: depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, communication, stress management and relationship conflicts. I work with individuals, couples and families of all ages. I specialize in working with adolescents and families. I provide individual, marital and family psychotherapy.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Humanistic Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Relational Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Systems
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Abuse Grief or Loss Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
  • Quest Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 36 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 250/session

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