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Carmen Franco, Psy.D.

ADVANCED POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

She/Her
Email: cfranco@wellspirecounseling.com

Hablo Español

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-Aetna
-BCBS PPO
-Blue Choice Network

 

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PHILOSOPHY

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Sometimes we encounter challenges that exceed our expectations and can lead us to experience distress. I consider myself a generalist and enjoy working with a variety of different concerns. That said, I’m particularly passionate about individuals with ADHD, anxiety, life transitions, career discernment, chronic pain/illness, or sleep issues. I’m also particularly drawn to working with mothers and am well versed in LGBTQIA+ issues. I want to walk with you through these challenges and support you in your healing process. I believe empathy, compassion, and a strong therapeutic relationship are key to comfortably and safely exploring your inner world. My priority is to provide a warm and confidential environment.

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I am a Hispanic, bilingual therapist who serves both English and Spanish-speaking clientele. I enjoy working with people who are open and motivated to actively participate in therapy. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults from diverse backgrounds.

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En ocasiones encontramos retos que exceden nuestras expectativas y pueden llevarnos a experimentar angustia.Me considero un generalista y disfruto trabajar con una variedad de inquietudes. Me apasiona trabajar con mujeres que necesitan apoyo con ADHD, ansiedad, transiciones de vida, discernimiento profesional, dolor/enfermedad crónica o problemas para dormir. También me atrae trabajar con madres y trabajo con temas de la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Me gustaría acompañarte a través de estos desafíos y apoyarte en tu proceso de sanidad. Creo firmemente que la empatía, la compasión y la relación terapéutica son claves para que con confianza puedas explorar áreas profundas de tu vida. Mi prioridad es proporcionar un entorno seguro y confidencial.

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Disfruto trabajar con personas dispuestas y motivadas a participar de forma activa en terapia (tanto en inglés como en español). Tengo experiencia trabajando con niños, adolescentes, jóvenes y adultos de diversos orígenes. Soy una mujer hispana, esto me hace sentir conectada con grupos minoritarios, con quienes me encanta trabajar.

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EXPERIENCE

I have experience working with situational problems, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, interpersonal/relational issues, academic problems, addiction problems, and other mental health concerns. I utilize a multicultural and trauma-informed approach to therapy. I tailor the modalities, implementing an integrative, evidence-based style to meet client needs. Some of the methods and models are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, solution focus therapy, existential, humanistic, and integrative approaches.

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Tengo experiencia con una variedad de problemas situacionales, ansiedad, depresión, trastornos de personalidad, problemas interpersonales/relacionales, problemas académicos, problemas de adicción y una variedad de otros problemas de salud mental. Empleo un enfoque multicultural e informado en trauma en terapia. Personalizo las modalidades, implementando un estilo integrador basado en evidencia para atender las necesidades específicas del cliente. Algunos de los métodos y modelos son la terapia cognitiva conductual, la terapia racional emotiva conductual, la terapia de aceptación y compromiso, la terapia cognitiva basada en mindfulness, la terapia focalizada en soluciones, los enfoques existencial, humanístico e integrativo.

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FOCUS AREAS

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  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Chronic Pain/Health Issues

  • Depression

  • Identity Development

  • Life Transitions

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CLIENTELE

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  • College/Emerging Adults

  • Adults 

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LOCATION

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Telehealth in IL

 

EDUCATION

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  • Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, 2023, Albizu University

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  • M.A.., Clinical Psychology, 2021, Albizu University

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  • B.A., Psychology, 2015, University of Puerto Rico in Cayey

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LICENSURE

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I am a pre-licensed Advanced Postdoctoral Fellow under the supervision of an IL Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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SUPERVISOR

 

Jill Vance, PsyD​

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