Donya Franklin

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s changes

LPC Georgia

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Donya

Donya Franklin brings 16 years of clinical experience to work with people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, addictions, and a broad range of life adjustments.

Background and approach

As an LPC she draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and move toward clearer goals. Donya’s training and background include work in independent practice, community mental health, residential settings, and a domestic violence facility, which informs her ability to adapt to different needs and circumstances.

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on developing trust and a tailored plan that fits each person’s life. Donya uses a mix of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method elements for relationship work, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to support behavioral change and improved communication.

She works with adolescents and adults across many presenting issues and emphasizes practical tools alongside longer-term exploration to foster healing and growth.

Approach-focused care delivered online

Donya commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance to support personal exploration and self-directed growth. In relationship-focused work she may incorporate elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and problem-solving between partners.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust techniques so the work fits the person’s needs and preferences rather than applying a single method from the outset.

Online therapy with her includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations within Georgia, and choose the interaction style that best supports progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and identity-related topics.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, blending practical skill-building with exploration of patterns to support change and coping.

What kind of experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience in independent practice, community mental health, residential settings, and a domestic violence facility working with adolescents and adults.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with license GA LPC LPC011972.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-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 disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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 approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English