Donya Franklin , LPC

Donya Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of experience helping people move through difficult seasons and develop more fulfilling lives. She approaches therapy with the aim of inspiring hope and supporting clients in healing, change, and growth. Donya has worked with adolescents, adults, and groups on a wide range of concerns, including addiction, anger management, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, grief and loss, stress, trauma, and relationship issues. She earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling and Marriage and Family from the University of Northern Colorado in May 2010 and has practiced in private practice, community settings, residential and outpatient mental health programs, and a domestic violence facility.

Her clinical style is intentionally eclectic, drawing on evidence-informed methods to match each person’s needs and goals. Approaches that inform her work include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based strategies, client-centered therapy, solution-focused brief interventions, and systemic perspectives that consider family and relationship dynamics. Donya emphasizes a collaborative partnership in which trust and mutual respect guide the work.

She frames therapy as a joint process of exploration and skill-building, helping clients identify strengths, create practical coping strategies, and pursue meaningful change. Donya’s practice centers on helping individuals and families discover new ways of relating to themselves and others while moving toward clearer goals and improved wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Donya integrates Client-Centered Therapy into her online work, creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the pace of change while the therapist offers empathy and reflection. This approach is useful for building self-awareness, strengthening self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online CBT can help with anxiety, depression, stress management, and practical coping skills by focusing on concrete exercises and problem-solving techniques.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clients' strengths and immediate steps toward goals, making it a good fit for people seeking targeted change or relief from specific problems. It emphasizes what is working now and how to build on those successes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Donya works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt strategies over time to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and access. These options allow clients to engage with licensed professionals from different settings and to choose formats that fit their comfort level and daily life.