About

Hello and Welcome. For the past quarter century, I’ve specialized in working with Men and Young Adults in Lafayette, California, serving the Lamorinda community. I meet with people in person, remotely and work with individuals & families; I facilitate Men's Groups and present workshops to schools and community organizations.  I've written articles and have trained future therapists. I've taught graduate classes in counseling and guest-lectured at UC Berkeley.  I consult with other therapists and am a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). I have 15 years of experience in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and recently completed a year-long post-graduate program in Psychedelic Facilitation at UC Berkeley; I am also receiving training as a Death Doula now, as I continue to grow in my field. In addition, I am also a musician and a composer who has released more than 10 albums in the past 40 years.

While I have seen individuals and families from many diverse populations and for a large number of presenting issues, I love working with Adolescents, Men, and Creative/Artistic people.  My Philosophy as a therapist primarily includes a Humanistic and Existential perspectives because this is how I tend to view the world.

In addition to my training and experience, I was also a School Counselor in high schools for over 25 years; this work helped me understand the important interplay between personal challenges and academic realities. 

Finally, I bring my own life experiences to this work, from growing up in New Jersey, to being a musician and songwriter, as well as spending a year of my life walking across the country with a group of 80 people.  As a father and being in a committed relationship with my wife, I have a personal understanding of family dynamics which goes beyond my formal training.  Finally, I have also been a client in therapy and understand this work from that point of view as well.
 
Ultimately, this work is a passion and for this reason, I thank you for visiting my site. Feel free to contact me by phone or email, with any comments or questions.

David Franklin, MFT,
License No. MFC38755.