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Psychotherapist
Office:
1379 Lexington Avenue
Suite 1C
New York, New York 10128
Telephone: 212-427-6921
Email: portia-franklin@nyc.rr.com
 My goal as a psychotherapist is to help you come home to yourself--to deeply know, accept and value yourself as you truly are. I believe this quality of unconditional friendliness toward yourself, what Buddhist psychologist Tara Brach calls radical acceptance, is essential for peace of mind, personal happiness and a satisfying life. In therapy I support you in exploring and moving beyond whatever may have blocked this level of self acceptance in the past so you can discover the power that you have within you to create a life that is more personally and professionally rewarding.
In addition to being a student of Buddhism for more than 20 years, I have training in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mind-body approaches to therapy (psychomotor therapy and EMDR), and draw upon all of these skills to support you in your healing journey. I also encourage and teach meditation techniques to help you become more self aware and comfortable with the full range of your feelings.
I am known to be empathic, insightful, caring and skilled and it would be my privilege to work with you to create the therapeutic experience that best matches your needs. The first step is often the most difficult. Feel free to email or call me to discuss the possibilities. There is no charge for the initial phone consultation.
Qualifications:
Graduate School: NYU - MSW
Year Graduated: 1988
License No. 041122, New York
Professional Affiliations:
Member New York State Society for Clinical Social Work
Chairperson: Committee on Mind-Body Integration in Psychotherapy (NYSSCSW)
Member National Association of Social Workers
Sliding Scale Fee
Insurance Reimbursable
Free Initial Phone Consultation
Specialties:
Trauma/PTSD
Relationship issues
Depression
Anxiety/Fears
Stress Management
Life Transitions
Grief
Addictions or Substance Abuse
Eating Disorders
Dissociative Disorders
Parenting
I also run psychomotor therapy groups. (Psychomotor or PBSP is a mind-body therapy that is recognized as a modality of choice whenever there is a history of developmental deficits, abuse, neglect or other trauma. It is profoundly healing work. The web site is www.pbsp.com)
Languages
English, French
Client Demographics
Adults
Males and Females
All sexual orientations
Individuals, Couples, Groups
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