Carolyn Franklin

Carolyn Franklin, LCSW, is licensed in Illinois and works with teens, young adults, and adults. She supports clients navigating grief and loss, spiritual or religious concerns, and postpartum depression. Her practice also addresses anxiety, physical stress, and depression. She helps with panic, anger, and relationship concerns with parents, children, and family. Clients may also seek care for experiences of relationship violence, stalking, or harassment, as well as racial or cultural oppression and trauma. Carolyn offers a steady, collaborative space that emphasizes strengths, respects each person’s values, and centers client goals. She listens closely, encourages open discussion of feelings, and works at a pace that fits the individual. She offers telehealth sessions and provides secure video appointments to people located in Illinois. Carolyn welcomes clients seeking a consistent therapeutic partner as they sort through challenges, clarify decisions, and build coping strategies that fit their lives.