Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychologist in Santa Cruz for Individual and Couples Therapy
Dr. Michelle Franklin has dedicated over 40 years to providing comprehensive psychological services in Felton, CA. Specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy, she addresses immediate crises and fosters long-term personal growth through evidence-based modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her practice emphasizes trauma recovery, relationship dynamics, and co-parenting mediation, serving clients across Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, and the San Francisco Bay Area. With advanced training in Enneagram typing, collaborative divorce, and addiction recovery, Dr.Franklin combines academic rigor with practical experience to empower clients toward improved self-esteem, healthier relationships, and effective coping strategies. Her career spans teaching roles at UCLA and Pepperdine University, along with extensive clinical work in trauma, codependency, and family systems. The practice maintains a client-centered focus, offering both in-person and virtual appointments to accommodate diverse needs.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Enneagram Coaching
Divorce Mediation
Family Therapy
Co-parenting Mediation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of clinical psychology experience with evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Our practice specializes in trauma recovery using EMDR and Internal Family Systems techniques
- We provide collaborative divorce mediation with certified professionals in Santa Cruz
- Our Enneagram coaching methodology has been refined over decades for accurate personality insights
- We combine academic expertise with practical solutions for relationship and family dynamics
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Short-term and in-depth therapy addresses immediate crises and long-term personal growth. Specialized treatment for divorce, trauma, and substance abuse combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and EMDR techniques. Clients develop improved self-regulation, communication skills, and emotional resilience through evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy improves relationship dynamics through communication training and emotional understanding. Focus areas include conflict resolution, intimacy building, and navigating life transitions. The practice employs Gottman Method techniques and Imago Relationship Therapy to help couples develop sustainable relationship improvements and deeper emotional connections.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD and anxiety disorders. This evidence-based approach addresses traumatic memories and environmental triggers through structured protocols. The practice offers 3-10 session treatment plans with documented success in reducing trauma symptoms and improving emotional regulation.
Enneagram Coaching
Personalized Enneagram assessments identify core personality types and behavioral patterns. This system helps clients understand personal strengths, relationship dynamics, and growth opportunities. The practice offers both individual and group coaching sessions that integrate Enneagram insights with therapeutic interventions for personal development.
Divorce Mediation
Psychologist-led mediation services facilitate fair divorce settlements and co-parenting arrangements. As a member of Santa Cruz Divorce Solutions, the practice coordinates with legal professionals to minimize conflict. Services include collaborative divorce coaching, child-focused parenting plans, and emotional support during the dissolution process.
People
Michelle Franklin
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Franklin has provided psychological services since 1981, specializing in trauma recovery and relationship therapy. She holds certifications in EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and collaborative divorce mediation. Her academic background includes teaching positions at UCLA and Pepperdine University.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based methods including EMDR for trauma, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Gottman Method couples therapy tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, we provide Zoom appointments for clients preferring remote sessions, available Monday through Thursday.
What areas do you serve?
Our practice serves Santa Cruz County, Monterey Bay, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
How to schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 831-335-8206 during business hours (10am-5pm Tuesday-Thursday) to schedule in-person or virtual sessions.
What insurance do you accept?
As a private pay practice, we provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement but do not directly bill insurance companies.
Do you specialize in trauma treatment?
Yes, we specialize in trauma recovery using EMDR therapy with over 25 years of clinical experience treating PTSD and related conditions.
