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Franklin Quijada

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Franklin is a dedicated and compassionate pre-licensed clinical mental health counselor passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. Franklin is currently completing a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Merrimack College, following a rich family tradition of mental health professionals, which has inspired his long-term goal of earning a doctorate in psychology. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Southern New Hampshire University.




With experience in community mental health services, Franklin has developed a client-centered and strengths-based approach to therapy, focusing on empowering clients by recognizing their inherent value. His work spans diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults facing various life transitions, behavioral issues, and emotional struggles. Franklin integrates therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy, and mindfulness to create a supportive, empathetic, and engaging therapeutic environment.


 


Franklin is dedicated to helping clients explore their personal stories and guiding them toward sustainable, meaningful change through collaboration and resourcefulness.


Franklin aims to make every client feel understood and approach problems with a belief that there is more than one right answer, fostering resilience, growth, and holistic healing.

Qualifications

Under the supervision of Judy McAuley, LICSW






Education:


​M.A. Mental Health Counseling from Merrimack College 




Specialties: Anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder

Address

11 Kimball Drive Suite 104-105 Hooksett, NH 03106




Also offering telehealth sessions

Phone

603-824-3555

Ext. 703

Email

Franklin@compassofhope.com

Payment & Insurance:

 

Cigna, Evernorth & all subsidiaries
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield & all subsidiaries
Tufts Health Plan & all subsidiaries

Cash Check
FSA & HSA

All major debit & credit cards

 


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