Lisa Franks LCSW

As a master certified ART therapist, I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional challenges. Through ART's unique approach, I help clients reprocess painful memories and emotions quickly and effectively without needing to revisit painful details. With advanced training and experience, I tailor ART to each person’s needs, offering lasting relief and empowering individuals to reclaim control and find peace in their lives.

As a skilled therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I have a passion for helping people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. With extensive experience in applying CBT techniques, I help clients develop healthier ways of thinking and responding to challenges. My approach is tailored to each individual’s needs, empowering them to overcome struggles and manage stress by building practical skills for lasting change and emotional resilience.

I facilitate understanding of DBT strategies to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and develop healthy coping skills. Depending on your unique needs, I will teach and practice mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance techniques with you to foster emotional resilience. My approach is flexible and client-centered, enabling individuals to build skills to cope with anxiety, trauma, and depression while enhancing overall emotional well-being.

I guide individuals struggling with anxiety by creating a safe space to examine the underlying causes, reprocess painful memories and emotions, and develop healthy coping strategies. My approach focuses on understanding how past experiences contribute to present challenges, building skills to manage overwhelming feelings, and fostering resilience. Together, we work to address anxiety at its core, empowering you to move forward with greater confidence and balance in daily life.

I help individuals with PTSD by providing a safe, supportive space to reprocess painful memories or emotions at the root of their symptoms—without requiring them to talk about the trauma. My approach focuses on reducing the impact of trauma, building resilience, and managing triggers. By addressing the effects of the past in a gentle, effective way, I empower individuals to regain a sense of safety, connection, and control, helping them move toward a more peaceful and fulfilling life.

I support women navigating challenges like balancing roles, self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions. My approach focuses on creating a safe space to explore emotions, reprocess painful experiences, and address the root causes of stress or dissatisfaction. Together, we work to identify your values, set healthy boundaries, and build coping strategies to empower you in creating a fulfilling and balanced life. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself and embrace your inner strength.