Franklin Cardona
Bilingual LPC using EMDR, CBT, and collaborative approaches
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About
Franklin Cardona is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 25 years of clinical experience. He works in both English and Spanish and addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, mood disorders, eating and body-image difficulties, and challenges tied to life transitions.
His clinical approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. He has training and certifications that include EMDR and specialties in addiction and eating-related concerns. Work in hospitals and clinics has informed his comfort with co-occurring conditions and complex presentations.
Franklin emphasizes collaboration and a practical focus when planning care. He seeks to tailor interventions to each person’s situation, blending structured skill-building with opportunities to explore underlying patterns and memories. Prospective clients can expect a professional, bilingual clinician who integrates multiple methods to address emotional, relational, and behavioral goals.
His clinical approach draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. He has training and certifications that include EMDR and specialties in addiction and eating-related concerns. Work in hospitals and clinics has informed his comfort with co-occurring conditions and complex presentations.
Franklin emphasizes collaboration and a practical focus when planning care. He seeks to tailor interventions to each person’s situation, blending structured skill-building with opportunities to explore underlying patterns and memories. Prospective clients can expect a professional, bilingual clinician who integrates multiple methods to address emotional, relational, and behavioral goals.
- Location:
- Tennessee, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Traumatic brain injury
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TN LPC 827
- NPI Number: 1144367459
- License: LPC (Tennessee)
Online and remote therapy options
Franklin utilizes EMDR to help process distressing memories and traumatic material through a structured protocol that attends to emotional and sensory elements. Sessions that use EMDR online focus on guided reprocessing within a paced format and are adapted to the remote setting.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and anger. Motivational Interviewing is offered alongside other methods to explore ambivalence and support commitment to change when addressing addictions or behavioral goals.
Therapy is collaborative and tailored: Franklin combines structured techniques with a client-centered stance to match each person’s needs. Remote appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how work proceeds.
How long has Franklin been practicing?
The profile indicates 25 years of clinical experience.
What are his professional credentials?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details listed: TN LPC 827.
Which languages does he work in?
He offers services in English and Spanish.
Where is he located?
He is based in Tennessee.
What ways can clients work with him remotely?
Communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Can he see clients outside the U.S.?
Yes. The profile indicates he is accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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