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. With 30 years of clinical experience, 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 for publications and have trained future therapists. I've taught graduate classes in counseling and guest-lectured at UC Berkeley.  I frequently consult with other therapists and am a clinical member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT). I just completed a year-long post-graduate program in Psychedelic Facilitation at UC Berkeley, and am receiving training as a Death Doula as I continue to grow in my field. I am also a musician and a composer who has released more than 10 albums.

While I have seen individuals and families from many diverse populations and for a large number of presenting issues, my passion is 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.