Marriage Counseling Washington: WA

Marriage Friendly Counseling : WA | Amanda Franklin, M.Ed.

	Amanda Franklin, M.Ed. 2021 Minor Ave. East, #1 Seattle, WA 98102 Phone Number: (206) 854-6436 Email: inquiry@amandafranklin.net I have been a counselor since 1980, and working at the master's level since 1986. I use a variety of theoretical approaches, which I'd be happy to describe to you if you are interested. (Mostly, couples don't care a lot about theory -- if you do, let me know. The short answer is that I have a lot of background in couples and family therapy.) I am my husband's second wife, and so I married into a (pretty good) divorce. I am a stepmother, birth mother, a former foster mother, a current adoptive mother, a mother-in-law, and a grandmother -- thus, a member of a number of families, some of which held together over time, and some of which did not. I have come to believe that if a couple is gently supported and firmly confronted by a third person who believes that their relationship can continue, even if the couple cannot immediately believe that, the odds are strengthened for their relationship to improve and endure. This is what I try to offer. Although I have deeply held religious beliefs, the more important issue is that I will respect yours -- and I'll respect if religion and spirituality aren't a part of your life, too. If you want to add a discussion of this part of your life to your therapy, I'm happy to do so -- and if you don't, we won't. It's that simple. To read even more about me, please visit my website, www.amandafranklin.net. Best wishes in finding the best person to help you with your relationship! Gender: Female Graduate Degree: M.Ed. University: University of Washington Graduate Degree: 2-year training program, couples and family therapy University: Presbyterian Counseling Services, Seattle License: licensed mental health counselor *Certifications/Awards/Memberships/Publications:* Educator of the Year, 2010, Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Volunteer of the Year, 2008, King County Court Appointed Special Advocates Clinical member and approved supervisor, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Associate Faculty, Antioch University Seattle, since 1992

Amanda Franklin, M.Ed.

2021 Minor Ave. East, #1

Seattle, WA 98102

Phone Number: (206) 854-6436

I have been a counselor since 1980, and working at the master's level since 1986. I use a variety of theoretical approaches, which I'd be happy to describe to you if you are interested. (Mostly, couples don't care a lot about theory -- if you do, let me know. The short answer is that I have a lot of background in couples and family therapy.)

I am my husband's second wife, and so I married into a (pretty good) divorce. I am a stepmother, birth mother, a former foster mother, a current adoptive mother, a mother-in-law, and a grandmother -- thus, a member of a number of families, some of which held together over time, and some of which did not. I have come to believe that if a couple is gently supported and firmly confronted by a third person who believes that their relationship can continue, even if the couple cannot immediately believe that, the odds are strengthened for their relationship to improve and endure. This is what I try to offer.

Although I have deeply held religious beliefs, the more important issue is that I will respect yours -- and I'll respect if religion and spirituality aren't a part of your life, too. If you want to add a discussion of this part of your life to your therapy, I'm happy to do so -- and if you don't, we won't. It's that simple.

To read even more about me, please visit my website, www.amandafranklin.net.

Best wishes in finding the best person to help you with your relationship!

Gender: Female

Graduate Degree: M.Ed.

University: University of Washington

Graduate Degree: 2-year training program, couples and family therapy

University: Presbyterian Counseling Services, Seattle

License: licensed mental health counselor

Certifications/Awards/Memberships/Publications:

Educator of the Year, 2010, Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Volunteer of the Year, 2008, King County Court Appointed Special Advocates

Clinical member and approved supervisor, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Associate Faculty, Antioch University Seattle, since 1992