Donya Franklin, LPC
Compassionate LPC for life and relationships
- Anxiety and depression care
- Relationships and family support
- Online and flexible sessions
About Donya Franklin
Donya Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings compassion and practical tools to help people navigate life’s challenges. She focuses on inspiring hope and supporting clients as they heal, grow, and pursue more satisfying relationships and personal wellbeing. With a direct but empathetic style, she aims to help clients become the best versions of themselves through tailored, goal-oriented care.
Donya earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family from the University of Northern Colorado in May 2010 and has built a diverse clinical background over 16 years of work in mental health. She has supported adolescents, adults, and groups on concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, intimacy concerns, eating and body issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many other challenges.
Her experience spans private practice, community mental health centers, residential and outpatient programs, and domestic violence services. Donya uses an eclectic approach that draws on techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based strategies, client-centered therapy, solution-focused methods, and systemic thinking to match interventions to each person’s needs. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership built on trust and respect and welcomes the chance to work with individuals who are ready to pursue hope, healing, and lasting change.
Donya earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family from the University of Northern Colorado in May 2010 and has built a diverse clinical background over 16 years of work in mental health. She has supported adolescents, adults, and groups on concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, intimacy concerns, eating and body issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many other challenges.
Her experience spans private practice, community mental health centers, residential and outpatient programs, and domestic violence services. Donya uses an eclectic approach that draws on techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based strategies, client-centered therapy, solution-focused methods, and systemic thinking to match interventions to each person’s needs. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership built on trust and respect and welcomes the chance to work with individuals who are ready to pursue hope, healing, and lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donya Franklin have?
Donya Franklin has 16 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Donya Franklin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. Her license is listed as GA LPC LPC011972.
In which languages does Donya Franklin provide therapy?
Donya provides therapy in English.
Where is Donya Franklin located?
Donya is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Donya Franklin as my therapist?
You can work with Donya through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donya Franklin work with international clients?
Donya Franklin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donya Franklin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Donya frequently integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - the therapist listens carefully and helps clients identify their own goals and strengths, which can be especially helpful for relationship and self-esteem concerns. CBT focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical, forward-looking steps and small changes that move a person toward their goals, often useful for navigating life transitions and setting concrete priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Donya works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals adapt techniques over time so therapy stays responsive and effective.
Online therapy offers flexibility that can fit into busy schedules - sessions may be held via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or other locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person.