Emma Franke, LPCC

Emma Franke is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Ohio with six years of clinical experience. As an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, she blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a strengths-focused perspective to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues around motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Emma approaches each person as the foremost expert on their own story and seeks to build on existing strengths to address what feels overwhelming or stuck.

She offers a supportive, collaborative environment where taking the first step toward a more satisfying and balanced life is met with empathy and practical guidance. Emma emphasizes skill-building and clear goals while honoring each person’s values and pace of change. Whether someone is coping with depression, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, or changes at work and in relationships, she aims to help clients identify meaningful next steps and develop tools that fit their lives.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Emma provides steady support throughout the therapeutic process and partners with clients to pursue greater wellbeing, confidence, and resilience.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Emma uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques presented in accessible, practical ways. One common focus is skills-oriented work to reduce stress and manage anxiety - this involves teaching concrete strategies for coping, relaxation, and changing unhelpful thought patterns so daily life feels more manageable. Another emphasis is a strengths-based, collaborative approach that centers the client’s own knowledge of their story and aims to build self-esteem, improve relationships, and support recovery from trauma or difficult life events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Emma works together with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and personal history. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they address immediate concerns while supporting longer-term growth.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats allow clients to engage with licensed professionals in ways that can make regular therapy more accessible and easier to maintain alongside everyday life.