Donya Franklin, LPC
Therapist in Georgia
Donya Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who aims to help people find hope and make practical changes in their lives.
- License LPC011972 · Georgia Expires September 2026
- NPI 1720525959 · national registry
- Experience and languages 16+ years in practice English
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About Donya
Donya Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who aims to help people find hope and make practical changes in their lives. She presents a calm, straightforward style and focuses on clear steps clients can use day to day. Donya emphasizes partnership in therapy and values trust as the foundation of change.
Donya brings 16 years of clinical experience across independent practice, community mental health, residential programs, and a domestic violence facility.
Background and approach
She has supported adolescents and adults through issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, and life transitions. Her background includes work with groups and individuals in varied settings. Her approach blends several methods so sessions match each person's needs.
She uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people test thoughts and change behaviors. Donya also draws on the Gottman Method ideas for improving relationship interactions when that is a focus. In sessions she aims to make concrete plans, set small goals, and track progress.
Conversations often include practical tools for managing stress, improving communication, and coping with strong emotions. She frames therapy as teamwork where clients set goals and Donya offers structure and feedback. People who choose Donya can expect a direct, compassionate approach with an emphasis on usable skills.
She encourages realistic changes that fit each person's life and pace. The intent is steady progress toward the goals a client chooses.
Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC011972 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1720525959 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Donya lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Donya names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Donya names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How Donya’s Approaches Work Online
Donya uses a few practical methods that translate well to online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can name goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. The Gottman Method offers concrete communication and interaction strategies for people who want to improve relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Donya treats it as a team process where she and the client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. She checks progress regularly and adapts techniques when something isn’t helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text sessions work well for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep appointments and maintain momentum while working toward goals.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Donya address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief. Donya also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, eating and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Donya uses a collaborative, client-centered style combined with practical techniques. Sessions often mix listening with concrete tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in mental health settings, including independent practice, community mental health, residential programs, and a domestic violence facility.
What credentials and location information are on file?
Donya holds the LPC credential and is based in Georgia.
Which languages are offered and is remote work international?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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