Community Wellness Partners of NC Professionals
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Marie Franklin M.A., LCMHC, NCC
Marie Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She completed her undergraduate studies at Appalachian State University and obtained her Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Gardner-Webb University. Marie is also a National Certified Counselor. Marie has worked with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use, anger management, grief and has worked in couples therapy. Marie has worked with a range of ages from children to adults and various ethnicities and sexual orientations. Marie’s theoretical approach to counseling is focused mainly around Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on thought patterns and behaviors linked to those thoughts. Some techniques that Marie uses most often are: Negative thought blocking, Re-framing irrational thoughts, focus on self-awareness, and mindfulness. When asked why she wanted to become a counselor Marie stated, “It wasn’t a matter of want, it was a calling. I felt called to help individuals by providing them with empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard, which is the cornerstone of counseling.”
Fran Waters is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with individuals and families. As counselor, Fran has a special interest in helping adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, personal growth, and family issues. She has also worked with couples experiencing marital difficulties. Her general counseling approach is integrated, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She uses inventories, scaling, and decision balance exercises. Fran believes that therapy should target the whole person; psychological, physical, social and spiritual. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.
When Fran is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and miniature schnauzer. She is mother to four grown daughters and was blessed with a bonus adult son in her recent marriage. She is dedicated to her family, husband and their fur baby, Paisley. Fran enjoys binge watching documentaries, crafting, cooking and painting.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. I’m the Business Director at Community Wellness Partner of NC PLLC. I graduated in 2010 from Pfeiffer University and have been in private practice since that time. I use the Gottman Method for couples counseling because it is a proven method with over 40 years of research, and IT WORKS. When working with individuals I use a customized integrated solution, I recognize that clients need a personalized solution not a “cookie cutter” approach, one size does not fit all. I provide counseling services in my Shelby office, present educational workshops for local businesses and conduct marriage workshops at retreats and at local organizations. In addition to private practice I adjunct at several local colleges and universities.
In 2015 I opened the Shelby Wellness & Therapy Center and due to community need.
As a service to the community my center provides free educational & support groups to the community & low cost counseling for those without insurance.
I'm active in my community currently or having participated in Rotary, County Leadership Program, Chamber of Commerce, and others.
I'm mom to 3 boys and a girl, business owner, community leader, and most of all I'm me. I keep grounded through taking care of me and recharging through self reflection, eating healthy, and fostering personal relationships.
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate committed to empowering folks to developing mental health. My work focuses on reducing trauma symptoms stress, anxiety and depression to name a few. I believe the client is the expert of their own life and together we can develop a path toward healing.
I am passionate about developing my skills. I engage in ongoing learning opportunities and bring into practice what I learn.
If your interested in scheduling an appointment with me please send our office manager an email at [email protected]