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Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in St. Louis Park
Franklin Family Services has been dedicated to mental health counseling for over two decades, offering compassionate care to individuals, couples, and families. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive experience in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges. Specialized training in evidence-based modalities like EMDR, DBT, and CBT ensures tailored treatment plans for each client. We prioritize client autonomy, fostering collaborative relationships to achieve personalized goals. With expertise in diverse areas including chemical dependency, PTSD, and life transitions, our therapists provide a safe, non-judgmental environment.

We offer SAP/DUI assessments and specialized programs for substance use disorders. Flexible scheduling and sliding fee scales enhance accessibility to quality care. Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures adherence to the latest therapeutic standards. Located in St. Louis Park, we serve the broader Minneapolis community with cultural competence and ethical integrity. This enduring focus on client-centered care has established our reputation as a trusted mental health resource.
Services
Individual Therapy Couples Counseling Family Therapy Addiction Recovery Trauma Counseling EMDR Therapy Biofeedback Services SAP Assessments Depression Treatment Anxiety Management
Highlights and features
  • We offer 20+ years of experience in mental health counseling with licensed professionals.
  • Our therapists specialize in evidence-based modalities like EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
  • We provide SAP/DUI assessments and specialized addiction recovery programs.
  • Flexible scheduling accommodates busy lifestyles for accessible care.
  • Sliding fee scales ensure treatment affordability for diverse clients.
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions create a safe space for clients to explore personal challenges with licensed professionals. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and psychodynamic therapy, we address depression, anxiety, and trauma. Clients develop coping strategies while gaining self-awareness through collaborative treatment planning.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts in intimate relationships. Therapists employ Gottman Method techniques and emotionally focused therapy to strengthen connections. Sessions address trust issues, life transitions, and patterned relationship difficulties through structured interventions.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma counseling utilizes EMDR and somatic therapies to process traumatic experiences. Our clinicians help clients manage flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. Treatment integrates mindfulness techniques to restore emotional stability and promote healing from past injuries.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive addiction recovery programs address chemical dependency through 12-step integration and cognitive behavioral techniques. Services include DUI education, relapse prevention, and dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders in a supportive therapeutic environment.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy accelerates trauma processing using bilateral stimulation techniques. Certified clinicians guide clients through reprocessing distressing memories to reduce emotional distress. This evidence-based approach effectively treats PTSD, anxiety disorders, and complex trauma symptoms.
People
Joan Hasper
Licensed Psychologist
With 25 years of experience, Joan specializes in trauma recovery and addiction counseling. She employs Adlerian Psychotherapy for depression and anxiety treatment.
Amanda Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist
Amanda focuses on depression and self-injury treatment using DBT and CBT. She provides non-judgmental support for mental health challenges.
Jackie Richter
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
Jackie specializes in trauma recovery and addiction counseling with 15+ years of clinical experience. She employs Gottman Method couples therapy techniques.
Daniel Harrell
Counseling Psychologist
Daniel addresses spiritual concerns and relationship conflicts with 40 years of counseling experience. He integrates psychological and theological perspectives in therapy.
Martrell Carter
Mental Health Therapist
Martrell provides culturally competent counseling with a focus on client-centered growth. He completed graduate training in clinical mental health counseling.
Questions
What therapy approaches do your counselors use?
Our therapists utilize evidence-based methods including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Gottman Method for tailored treatment plans.
Do you accept insurance for counseling sessions?
We work with various insurance providers - please contact our office to verify your specific coverage details.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our main number or contact therapists directly via email to schedule initial consultations.
What are your office hours?
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with flexible scheduling options available for working clients.
Do you offer sliding scale fees?
Yes, we provide income-based sliding fee scales and intern services at reduced rates.
What happens if I need to cancel an appointment?
Please provide 24-hour notice to avoid $60 cancellation fees for missed sessions.