A clinical intake is the logical first step in the treatment process. Its purpose is to ensure that all aspects of your experience are thoroughly understood and that a solid conceptualization of the problems can be developed for you and addressed in a treatment plan. This is very important: right concept, right treatment. During an intake the clinician will ask you questions about your history, symptoms and needs, as well as discussing what to expect from therapy.

Receiving expert treatment and support will help you address the issues that cause problems for you, and will help you achieve meaningful and lasting change. Individual therapy can take place in the office or in the community, based on your clinical need. The personal nuance to your therapy will ensure that you overcome your specific challenges, increase your ability to emotionally regulate, and improve your quality of life. Get excited about getting better!

Family sessions are designed to complement the ongoing individual therapy of an adolescent or young adult patient. The session provides a structured, supportive space where family members—typically parents or caregivers, and sometimes siblings—can come together to explore the various factors that may be involved in creating a positive impact to the patient's life. This allows patients to continue to reach their therapy goals and improve their well-being.

Dr Franklin is an experienced speaker, clinical trainer, supervisor and program designer. She provides dynamic clinical consultation to the professional community at large, passing along knowledge gained from years of training and experience working at internationally recognized treatment programs. Consultations vary in their function, from "once-off" speaking engagements or expert opinions, to project-based initiatives and ongoing training for staff development.

Aspiring mental health counseling interns in need of supervision may inquire about working with Dr Franklin. As an experienced supervisor she will ensure that the quality of supervision you receive is transformational for your practice and your career. Research suggests that a lack of access to quality training and supervision is a critical barrier to the dissemination of effective treatment techniques. Therefore, part of the mission of CBT-FTL is to bring a fruitful learning experience to interns and to share knowledge abundantly.