Dr. Tim Franklin
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ACS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (224) 490-2910
I want to empower my clients to see the good in themselves and recognize their personal growth. I often describe life as being like a heart monitor. The peaks and valleys represent the ups and downs we all experience. Those fluctuations show that the heart, and life, are active and full of meaning. A flat line, on the other hand, means no movement or life. I want my clients to understand that life’s highs and lows are natural, and within them lies the opportunity to find stability, peace, and purpose along their journey.
I help clients explore meaning, identity, and personal growth using an integrative approach grounded in existential, person-centered, and solution-focused therapy. I provide a supportive space that honors each person’s cultural background and lived experience, empowering them to build resilience, clarity, and confidence in their life’s direction.
I offer a compassionate space where you can explore who you are, what you value, and where you want to go. Together, we’ll uncover your strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and build a sense of purpose and confidence. If you’re ready to feel seen and supported, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Payment Methods
Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Ascension SmartHealth
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Quest Behavioral Health
Dr. Tim Franklin
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ACS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (224) 490-2910
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180016485 Tim Franklin
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Adler University , PhD , Graduated 2025
- Certificate from National Certified Counselor 1092537 / 2022
- Certificate from Approved Clinical Supervisor ACS-5409 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Tim Franklin
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ACS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (224) 490-2910
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
Dr. Tim Franklin
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ACS
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (224) 490-2910
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Experiential Therapy
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Dr. Tim Franklin
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, ACS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (224) 490-2910