Michelle Franklin, PhD

Passionate about Individual Growth and Well-being

Dr. Michelle Franklin is a seasoned clinical psychologist with over three decades of experience in Santa Cruz and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. With a deep understanding of human behavior and a vast toolkit of therapeutic approaches, she empowers individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges, achieve lasting growth, and live fulfilling lives.

Tailored Approaches to Personalized Needs

Dr. Franklin believes in customized treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each client. Drawing on traditional and evidence-based methodologies, she offers:

• Individual Psychotherapy: Addressing immediate crises, personal growth, and lasting happiness.
• Couples Counseling: Strengthening communication, fostering intimacy, and building stronger relationships.
• Relationship Counseling: Enhancing dynamics within families, blended families, and peer groups.
• Group Therapy: Providing a supportive environment to learn valuable life skills and connect with others.
• Enneagram Typing: Gaining insight into personality to better understand strengths, weaknesses, and motivations.

Dealing with Specific Challenges

Dr. Franklin has extensive experience treating various challenges, including:

• Divorce and family conflict
• Substance abuse and addiction
• Grief and loss
• Trauma and PTSD
• Communication and intimacy issues

Dedicated to Collaborative Solutions

Dr. Franklin is committed to offering clients multiple options for conflict resolution and positive outcomes. She provides:

• Divorce Mediation: Facilitating fair and respectful negotiations during divorce.
• Collaborative Divorce: Guiding clients through a process that minimizes conflict and financial burden.
• Co-parenting Mediation: Helping separated parents create healthy co-parenting arrangements.

A Experienced Professional with a Passion for Growth

Dr. Franklin is licensed by the California Board of Psychology and is a member of the Collaborative And Mediation Professionals (C.A.M.P) in Santa Cruz. Her dedication to ongoing professional development and ethical practice is evident in her work.