Franklin Cardona
Warm, experienced counseling for trauma, addiction, and relationships
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About
Franklin Cardona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and mental health service provider who brings 25 years of experience to his work with adults and families. He is known for a congenial, positive style and a focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance, creating a steady foundation for meaningful change.
His work draws on an eclectic blend of evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, motivational therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This flexible approach allows therapy to be shaped around each person’s goals, strengths, and current challenges, whether they are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, addiction, or major life transitions.
Franklin Cardona earned a PhD in Education from Michigan State University with an emphasis on conflict management, a background that supports clients working through individual and interpersonal conflict. He is a member of the American Academy of Health Care Providers, through which he holds certifications in sexual addiction, alcoholism, and eating disorders. He is also a CSAT (Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist) through the International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals.
His clinical experience includes practice in hospitals and clinics with dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss. From 2007 to 2020, he worked with soldiers and civilians experiencing PTSD, a path that led to his certification in EMDR. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and move toward a more balanced and satisfying life.
His work draws on an eclectic blend of evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, motivational therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This flexible approach allows therapy to be shaped around each person’s goals, strengths, and current challenges, whether they are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, addiction, or major life transitions.
Franklin Cardona earned a PhD in Education from Michigan State University with an emphasis on conflict management, a background that supports clients working through individual and interpersonal conflict. He is a member of the American Academy of Health Care Providers, through which he holds certifications in sexual addiction, alcoholism, and eating disorders. He is also a CSAT (Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist) through the International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals.
His clinical experience includes practice in hospitals and clinics with dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss. From 2007 to 2020, he worked with soldiers and civilians experiencing PTSD, a path that led to his certification in EMDR. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and move toward a more balanced and satisfying life.
- Location:
- Tennessee, United States
- Years Experience:
- 25
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Spanish
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Traumatic brain injury
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TN LPC 827
- NPI Number: 1144367459
- License: LPC (Tennessee)
Online Therapy Grounded in Connection and Practical Tools
Franklin Cardona integrates approaches that support both insight and real-world change. In client-centered therapy, sessions emphasize empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients feel understood while clarifying what matters most and what they want to work toward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by building concrete skills and healthier patterns. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured approach often used with trauma and distressing memories, helping clients process experiences in a way that reduces how intensely they show up in the present.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Franklin Cardona works collaboratively, drawing on experience and client feedback to choose strategies that fit the client’s goals, preferences, and pace, and adjusting along the way as needs become clearer.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with support. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, and also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility. These options can be especially useful for busy schedules, travel, or days when meeting in real time feels difficult.
How much experience does Franklin Cardona have?
Franklin Cardona has 25 years of experience providing counseling and mental health services.
Is Franklin Cardona a licensed therapist?
Yes. Franklin Cardona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee (TN LPC 827).
In which languages does Franklin Cardona provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Franklin Cardona located?
Franklin Cardona is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Franklin Cardona as my therapist?
You can connect with Franklin Cardona through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to choose a format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Franklin Cardona work with international clients?
Yes. Franklin Cardona works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Franklin Cardona cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your 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.