About The Therapists at Franklin Family Services

📞 952-925-0109

Joan is a Licensed Psychologist and has worked with individuals, families and couples for 25 years. She is trained in Adlerian Psychotherapy and has extensive experience in working with addictions, anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress disorder.

Joan has been a member of a trauma team working in New York one week after 911 and served in Germany with soldiers and their families.

In addition, Joan is a certified SAP assessor for the DOT and is experienced in DUI rule 25 assessments. Joan serves on the Board of Directors at Adler Graduate School in Richfield, MN.

📞952-484-3290

Amanda is a Licensed and Marriage therapist.  Her areas of focus is in depression/anxiety, and self injurious behavior.  Utilizing traditional talk therapy and evidence based practices. She is trained in DBT, CBT, and EMDR.  She offers an open, non-judgmental place to share hard life stories while helping to develop skills to manage mental health symptoms. Amanda is a graduate of the Adler Graduate School with a degree in Psychology.  She has been in practice since 2000.

📞612-227-7987

I offer a down to earth approach to psychotherapy. Life can move quickly and one can find themselves in situations without much time for self reflection. Our time together can provide a safe place for you to slow down and gain understanding. Together, we can work on building skills to help increase your enjoyment in life. I help individuals understand their chemical use, relationship, anxiety, depression and childhood issues. I have seen that through the therapeutic relationship you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your patterns, And from there you can experience a new way of living. I believe life moves us towards healing and acceptance and that as social beings we need the help of others to move through this journey. Therapy can be a great place to check in and reflect on events while seeing patterns or ideas that keep us from life’s enjoyment. 

John offers the following services: (All programs are offered as individual)

• Individual therapy
• 8 hour alcohol and drug education
• 16 hour alcohol and drug education
• 24 hour relapse program (state requirement for interlock program)
• 48 hour out patient treatment

📞612-203-1508

I work with individual adults. I use a variety of techniques in my practice depending on the personality and needs of the client. My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative relationship. I help clients address symptoms and problems that interfere with life and cause distress, I have experience working with a range of issues, including, depression, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and substance abuse. I am trained in EMDR.

📞651-491-3377

Beth Ann specializes in personal growth and empowerment, partnering and relationship development, inner conflict resolution, parenting, spirituality, life transitions, religious and spiritual reconciliation, sexuality, gender identity concerns, and women’s issues. She will explore these as well as other areas of concern with you. Beth Ann uses a unique innovative approach to therapy as she accompanies her clients on their journey to discovering congruency between their inner being and their outward behavior. Beth Ann is experienced in helping clients find the confidence needed for discovering their own inner wisdom. She believes that a client’s needs are best attended to by recognizing that the client and therapist are both teacher and student as they develop relational mutuality within the therapeutic process. Beth Ann is a graduate of the Alfred Adler Graduate School where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy. She did her under graduate work at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota obtaining a BA in Psychology and Social Work. Beth Ann also has a Master’s Degree in Women’s Studies from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in New Brighton, Minnesota. She has worked as a therapist and counselor for over 30 years. Her experiences includes individual and group therapy, couples and family therapy, as well as group facilitation. She is also experienced in leading and teaching workshops and seminars. Beth Ann thoroughly loves the therapeutic process and watching the growth that takes place in the lives of her clients.

📞612-709-3355

William offers a relaxed, down to earth approach to therapy. Life can present you situations that are unexpected, stressful, and hard to navigate through. Having a safe place to come and work on those issues are important to his therapy process. He will provide encouragement and work with you on the ability to slow down and gain understanding of the deeper issues in your life and what can be done on a day-to- day basis to achieve new and positive life goals for each individual. Areas of interest include helping individual’s understand their own or their children’s behavior, chemical use/ addictions, drug and alcohol assessments, relationship, anxiety, depression and childhood issues.

Will has also worked for the last three years as an Adult Rehabilitative MH worker and as a family based therapist working with a variety of issues including addiction/ recovery issues, oppositional defiance, families going through divorce, adults/ children with autism/Asperger’s disorder, and family systems. I believe a supportive and encouraging therapy environment can greatly increase one’s day-to-day life enjoyment and spiritual growth. I will also help you gain a deeper understanding of your self, mistaken beliefs, and your patterns of behavior. I will combine therapy, which focuses on change “just for today”, and psychodynamic therapy, which explores patterns of behavior, developed in early childhood experiences. The final goal of therapy being an improved quality of life for individuals and their families.

📞952-412-0471

Therapy offers an opportunity for personal growth and change. There are definitely times when life can seem really overwhelming. Life transitions, grief, aging parents or feelings of anxiety and depression are just some of the situations that may prompt you to seek support. Judy can help. She possesses a kind and empathetic approach to help guide you as you gain new perspectives and discover ways of approaching and managing your individual challenges. She can help you discover what is getting in the way when everything you have tried hasn’t worked. Things can get better. You can learn the coping skills and discover new options to foster change in your life.

Judy utilizes an eclectic style that includes psychodynamic, person-centered, strength-based, solution-focused and cognitive therapeutic approaches.

Judy has a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology from Saint Mary’s University, and is licensed as a professional counselor by the State of Minnesota. Her experience includes five years as a counselor at the Walk-In Counseling Center and a year providing phone counseling at Crisis Connection. In addition, Judy has over 20 years experience working in the corporate world.

Judy has experience working with diverse populations and offers counseling services for individuals and couples with flexible scheduling.

📞608-461-2419

Life is challenging! Underlying issues and external stressors can make it difficult to cope. Whether it be past trauma, mood issues, life transitioning or substance use causing distortions and disconnections, psychotherapy can help you move through these challenges with better outcomes, more confidence and a sense of stability with
who you are.

With over 20 years experience, I bring compassionate understanding and encouragement to individuals and couples; finding resolution through a variety of treatment modalities including EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction strategies and CBT, merging eastern philosophy with western psychology.

📞617-306-9939

Daniel specializes in helping couples and individuals suffering stress and anxiety, marriage and family conflicts, grief and loss as well as spiritual concerns related to personal meaning and purpose in relationships and vocation.

Daniel holds a PhD in Psychology (Boston College), along with a Masters of Divinity and training in counseling, group dynamics, family systems, personality theory and biomedical ethics. He has 40 years of experience as a counselor, a pastor and a hospice chaplain. Daniel provides a safe and supportive space to unburden difficult life stories, gain new perspective and develop strategies for decision-making, self-betterment and overall well-being.

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Theresa believes in a holistic approach to finding a deeper and more meaningful life. Relying on her life experience, she helps her clients gain insight and break through barriers to growth. She understands that being on this journey with clients is an honor, and expressing compassion and encouragement for those choosing to enter therapy is paramount for her. She believes that holding space for expression and vulnerability is key. She believes that we are here to explore, listen, and trust. 

Theresa has worked with individuals and couples dealing with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.

📞952-925-0109

Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety, stress, or overwhelm?

You’re not alone and you don’t need to be regardless of what is weighing you down.

My name is Jackie Richter and I’m a firm believer in the healing power within each of us and also with the healing power of connection. The therapeutic relationship can be very healing and meaningful. From a young age I have benefited from the healing connection I had with a couple wonderful therapists at various junctures in my life. The therapeutic relationship can have great healing power when it provides trust, safety, being heard, and solid tools that can support and guide you.
So Welcome! Healing and growth ARE possible no matter where you are in your journey. You are the courageous hero of your own story and I can be a guide and help hold the hope for your healing and growth as we work together.
I’ve been a clinical therapist for over 15 years and I’m icensed as an LPC and CSAC (Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor) in WI, an LPCC in MN, certification as a CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist) through IITAP (International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals), and trained in CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) through Strong Star with the Veterans Administration, and trained in the Gottman Method for Couples and Individuals through the Gottman Institute.
I provide therapy here at Franklin Family Services and Mayo Behavioral Health. I have taught counseling classes at Viterbo University and currently teach at Wisconsin Technical College in La Crosse and provide consultation for Coulee Recovery Services. I have a passion for facilitating group therapy
and the healing power of the group atmosphere and have done so for over 12 years as well.
I specialize in the following:
*Trauma and PTSD
*Substance Addiction Recovery
*Sexual Addiction Recovery
*Partner and Family Healing from Addictions in the Family
*Couples Therapy
*Anxiety and Mood Disorders

I am committed to the following tools in therapy:
*Unconditional Positive Regard and Compassionate Curiosity with the Person I’m Meeting With
*Person Centered Therapy
*CBT and CPT
*Motivational Therapy
*Gottman Method

*Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation Tools

You’ll find me to be a straight forward and sincere therapist. I’ll be curious with you and believe strongly
in each person’s ability to heal and grow. I feel honored to be part of a person’s healing journey and do
so with a passion for sensitivity, compassion, respect, and curiosity (not judgment). I have a passion for
assisting you in identifying and building on your strengths and to achieve your life goals. Each person is
beautifully unique and therapy is not a one size fits all. My goal is to create a safe space for you to
rumble with those things you need and want to rumble with. I would look forward to meeting with you.

I accept private pay and most insurances. Please contact me to schedule a free 10 minute call to ask questions and see if this may be a good fit for you.

📞612-293-6887

Martrell Carter is a Mental Health Therapist in Minnesota who has been practicing since 2024. He completed his BA in Psychology at Metropolitan State University and as well as his MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Martrell offers an open-minded approach with client growth being the number one priority. His understanding that each client is different with a high awareness to diversity is one of his many strengths. With his skill set, Martrell offers a non-judgmental, empathetic approach that aims to provide a warm welcome to the population being served. Outside of work, Martrell enjoys quality time with his family. He has two children, both boys, and an amazing wife. In his spare time, golfing provides an unexplainable sense of tranquility as well as watching various sports. Going to the movies is one of his favorite things to do, even though he primarily goes for the popcorn. From time to time, he enjoys a captivating book, preferably thriller or mystery. Of all his passions, the one that is the most unexpected, or so he has been told, is that he is huge on food challenges. He has participated in three challenges thus far and would love to expand that catalog.

I have been a licensed therapist since 1999. I have specialized in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) my whole career. Marsha Linehan, who created the program, discovered that her clients did much better after she introduced mindfulness practices she learned while spending time in Buddhist monasteries. This is what attracted me to the DBT program. I have studied Buddhist philosophy for several years. Though I am not a practicing Buddhist, I do meditate daily and use the DBT skills in my own life daily. I also practice non-judgment with everyone, no matter what. Currently, I am working only with adults (18 - 100) individually. I treat mood disorders, trauma, adjustment disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar, anxiety, and I particularly love working with people with ADHD.