Franklin Cardona, LPC

Franklin Cardona is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with 25 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, intimacy concerns, depression, relationship and family problems, eating issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

He uses a warm, approachable style to build a working relationship quickly. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation. Franklin listens first, then helps people identify small changes that make daily life easier.

His background blends multiple therapy methods. He uses client-centered techniques to follow each person's priorities. He applies cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also incorporates attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships affect today's patterns.

Franklin has long experience in medical and clinical settings and many years addressing trauma. He has worked with people managing co-occurring concerns such as depression, substance issues, and grief. His work with people who experienced intense stress has shaped a steady, outcome-focused approach.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients. People who want to begin are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Fees vary with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching and scheduling steps.

How his approaches translate to online care

Franklin often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following what matters most to the person. This helps people feel heard and set goals at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying stressful thoughts and testing small behavior changes, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily routines.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. He will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort, and situation. That may mean leaning into attachment-informed thinking when past relationship patterns matter, or using cognitive tools for managing symptoms. The choice is made together and adjusted as needed.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, for example by removing commute time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It also lets people work with a licensed professional from another state or country when international sessions are accepted. Ask about current scheduling and format choices when you complete the matching questionnaire.