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Dee Ross Franklin, Psy.D. LMHC, is a seasoned and expert clinician in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphia (BDD), anxiety and related conditions. Her practice also includes the treatment of other somatoform disorders such as illness anxiety and pain disorder, as well as phobias, panic, feeding and eating disorders and sensory aversions. Dr. Franklin is also experienced in working with acute stress, trauma, and emotion regulation challenges across the lifespan.

With a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dr. Franklin is proudly BTTI trained through the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). She is also a certified provider of several evidenced-based approaches including the Unified Protocol (U.P.), the UCLA PEERS Social Skills Training for Young Adults, Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma. This enables her to offer scientifically supported approaches that are tailored to the needs of her patients and address the complex psychological issues they face.

As a presenter and speaker, Dr. Franklin has had the opportunity to share her knowledge on various topics at conferences, professional colloquia, and podcasts, contributing to the broader field of mental health care. She created and co-authored numerous publications, innovative program designs, and staff clinical training initiatives. Dr. Franklin is a qualified supervisor for mental health counseling interns, and professional consultant and speaker, and is dedicated to advancing mental health care and continuous improvements to clinical practices.