Franklin Co

Franklin Co

BIPOC Identifying

Professional Counselor Associate

Gender Identity: male

Short Biography

Hi, I’m Franklin! I am a professional counselor associate with particular interest in working with members of the BIPOC and queer communities, who contend with systemic issues like racial trauma, heterosexism, and othering, all while trying to navigate their identities and relationships. I welcome adolescents and adults from all backgrounds to my practice, which aims to be a nonjudgmental space that validates struggle, normalizes emotions, and fosters resilience.

Therapy Philosophy

In my practice, I use a relational and systemic lens to understand my clients’ problems. The relationships and cultures we occupy are significant factors that I consider as we explore your concerns and collaborate on solutions. My approach aims to neutralize imbalances in power between me and my clients based on our social locations (e.g., age, race, gender, sexual and affectional orientation, etc.). These identities are integral to our experiences in life, informing the values we hold, the beliefs we endorse, the privileges that benefit us, and the oppression we endure. I will work toward understanding the world as you see and live in it as we share and transfer the roles of expert, teacher, and healer.

Special Training & Certifications

I have worked with mental health challenges including anxiety, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, and disordered eating. In sessions, my clients and I have worked together on issues related to self-worth, abuse and neglect, financial stress, self-harm, suicidality, religious and racial trauma, transphobia, substance use, executive dysfunction, and interpersonal violence. My practice is based in relational cultural theory (RCT), an approach with foundations in psychodynamic, multicultural, and feminist theories; and I incorporate interventions from additional modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and narrative therapy.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Health anxiety Obsessive thoughts Compulsive behaviors (OCD) Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Mood swings Bipolar disorder Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Sexual trauma Domestic or intimate partner violence Medical trauma Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Infidelity recovery Divorce or separation Family conflict Parenting stress Co-parenting challenges Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Grief & Loss Death of a loved one Relationship loss Complicated grief Substance Use & Addictive Behaviors Recovery and relapse prevention Behavioral addictions Emotional eating Binge eating Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Impulsivity Self-harming behaviors Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Sleep & Health-Related Concerns Chronic illness adjustment Health-related stress ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Autism-related challenges Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Gender transition support Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Psychodynamic Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Relational Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Somatic Experiencing Mindfulness-Based Therapy Narrative Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Feminist Therapy Integrative Therapy Eclectic Therapy Holistic Therapy Humanistic Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Creative expression in therapy Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 2 years
  • Availability: Online & In Person
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    I'm in network with Aetna, Cigna, Regence BCBS, United Healthcare, and UMR.
  • Populations Served: 18+,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    ‪(503) 893-2579‬
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Tigard, Oregon
    7110 SW Fir Loop, Suite 145 Tigard, Oregon 97223
    United States