Donya Franklin, LPC

Donya Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapy. With a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Northern Colorado earned in May 2010, she has developed extensive experience supporting adolescents, adults, and groups through a wide range of life challenges. Over 16 years in the field have included work in private practice, community mental health, residential and outpatient programs, and a domestic violence facility, giving her a broad perspective on clinical and relational concerns.

She works with issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy and sexuality concerns, parenting and blended family dynamics, and a host of other challenges including ADHD, bipolar disorder, and career transitions. Her practice also addresses more specific focus areas like attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, codependency, and forgiveness.

Donya describes therapy as a collaborative partnership built on trust. Her style is intentionally eclectic - drawing on cognitive behavioral strategies, client-centered principles, solution-focused techniques, and relationship-centered methods such as the Gottman approach - to tailor interventions to each person or family. She aims to inspire hope, support healing, and help people become the best versions of themselves.

Approaches to therapy and flexible online care with Donya

Donya Franklin integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet each person where they are. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their goals and values - this approach is helpful for many issues including self esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. It often includes practical skills and homework to create measurable changes in mood and functioning.

The Gottman Method is used when relationship and couple work is a priority. It emphasizes practical tools for improving communication, managing conflict, and strengthening emotional connection, making it useful for partners navigating trust, commitment, or intimacy challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Donya collaborates with each person or couple to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Donya is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and greater access. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, attend from home or another convenient location, and maintain continuity of support when in-person visits are not possible.