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Franklin Cardona, LPC

Compassionate counselor for trauma and anxiety

25 years in practice · based in Tennessee · sessions in English, Spanish · online sessions

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About Franklin

Franklin Cardona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with 25 years of experience. He helps people handle stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many life transitions. He works in English and Spanish and offers online options for remote support.

Franklin favors a warm, down-to-earth style in sessions. He focuses on building a trusting connection first, then tailors practical steps to each person's needs.

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Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with room for emotion and real-life problem solving. He draws from several well-known approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Attachment-based ideas guide work on closeness and trust in relationships. EMDR is one of the trauma-focused tools he may use when trauma memories are part of the problem. Across his work he has supported people dealing with complicated grief, co-occurring conditions, eating and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and adjustment after separation or loss.

His background includes hospital and clinic practice and long-term work with people affected by posttraumatic stress from 2007 to 2020. Franklin aims for practical progress you can notice between sessions. He will collaborate on goals and suggest simple techniques to try at home.

Many people find this mix of conversational support and evidence-based methods helpful when facing phobias, panic, or persistent worry.

Approaches used online and how they help

Franklin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify upsetting thoughts and try small experiments to change unhelpful patterns; it is often helpful for anxiety, phobias, and mood concerns. EMDR focuses on processing distressing memories and sensations tied to trauma and can reduce the intensity of those reactions when trauma is a driving issue.

He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current trust and closeness. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - the therapist and client discuss goals, try a method, and adjust based on what is working and what feels comfortable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, so people can pick what fits their day. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and guided techniques, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows quicker check-ins, and texting can support shorter, more frequent contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work across locations.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a warm, conversational approach that focuses on building trust and setting clear goals. Sessions combine practical steps with space to talk through emotions.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of clinical experience, including hospital and clinic work and a long period from 2007 to 2020 treating people with posttraumatic stress.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Tennessee as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English, Spanish

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