Franklin Cardona, LPC
Tennessee · 25 years in practice
Franklin Cardona is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with 25 years of experience.
License and registration
- LPC, Tennessee
- 827 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1144367459 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Franklin
Franklin Cardona is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with 25 years of experience. He helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many life transitions. He speaks English and Spanish and sees clients through online formats as well as other session types.
He aims to build an honest, warm connection so clients feel safe to share hard things. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical steps that fit daily life.
Background and approach
He draws from several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Franklin uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that get in the way of feeling better. He also uses EMDR to address distress tied to traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity.
Mindfulness and attachment-based ideas are woven in to strengthen coping and relationships. He has worked in hospitals and clinics and has experience with co-occurring mental health and substance concerns. He also spent years supporting people with post-traumatic stress and related symptoms.
That background influences his focus on practical coping and symptom relief. Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Franklin prefers to set clear goals and teach skills clients can use between meetings.
He helps people track progress and adjust strategies as needs change.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Franklin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Franklin names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches work online and what to expect
Franklin commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR along with elements of attachment-based work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or problematic patterns. It works well for mood, worry, and habit-related concerns. EMDR addresses distress tied to upsetting memories by helping the mind process those events and reduce their emotional charge; it is often used for trauma-related symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Franklin will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone can be simpler when a quick check-in is needed, and text or chat can support brief reflections or between-session check-ins. These options make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping regular momentum toward goals.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, eating issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his style in therapy?
He aims for a warm, straightforward approach that focuses on building trust and having practical conversations. Sessions emphasize clear goals and skills people can use between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He has 25 years of experience working in hospitals, clinics, and with people who have lived trauma and co-occurring conditions. He also spent many years working with individuals affected by post-traumatic stress.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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