Brad Franklin
MaMFT, LPC
About Brad
I’m a ‘straight shooter.” I believe that being straight forward with clients about their situation is the most effective approach in helping people. I know that for truth to be healing and transformational, it must be tempered with grace and compassion-much in the same way that God approaches each of us. I work hard to offer this balance to my clients. My two strongest areas of practice are couples work and men’s issues. Some couples come to me for help getting over a rough patch in a mostly good relationship, while others come to me with their marriage on the line. Either way I can help you to understand what is working and not working in your relationship, to learn new skills for handling problems, and to rediscover why you fell in love to begin with. You will find me easy to talk to and fair minded with both of you. There is hope; change is possible. Don’t give up, grow up!
Accepted Insurance Carriers
I work with and offer:
Couples
Adults (18 & Up)
Groups
Intensives
My Education & Certification
- BA in Psychology, 1989, from Ouachita Baptist University
- MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, 1993, from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- MA in Religious Education, 1993, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling
Professional Organizations
- American Association of Christian Counselors
Professional Member since 1997 - Arkansas Mental Health Counselors Association
Clinical Member since 2000 - ICEEFT (International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy)
Clinical Member since 2000
Speaking Engagements
I know what it’s like to be in ministry, and I understand the struggles men and women in ministry experience. I spent the first 15 years of my counseling career in churches varying in size from mega churches in Texas to small churches in Arkansas. My passion is to work with church leaders and those who serve in churches, helping them to stay healthy as they make a difference in the lives of others. Over the years I have partnered with many organizations nationwide, including Denver Theological Seminary, Duke University School of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary, and various others. I seek to help leaders serve in their particular roles. I recognize the incredible responsibility on the shoulders of those who lead. I facilitate Leadership Conferences, Step-Parenting Seminars, Men’s Retreats, and Marriage Retreats . To schedule a speaking engagement for your church or organization email me at [email protected].