Dr. Elizabeth Franklin

Dr. Elizabeth Franklin holds a master’s degree in counseling, a doctoral degree in education administration, and a master’s degree in business management. She has practiced as a therapist for over two decades, working with adults in both short- and long-term therapy settings. Her professional roles have included counseling positions with the United States Air Force, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and private practice.

She specializes in a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. Her clinical experience also encompasses helping people who face PTSD or trauma, mood disorders, suicidal thoughts, and substance use challenges.

Dr. Franklin is committed to building on each person’s strengths and creating a safe space to support recovery and healing. Her approach is adaptable to the needs of the individual and often focuses on increasing self-awareness, tapping inner resources, and teaching healthy coping skills to improve relationships with oneself and others. She aims to help clients reach the highest possible state of emotional and physical well-being. Dr. Franklin is licensed to practice as a professional counselor in Missouri through the state licensing board.