- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
About James
Dr. James Franklin is a Michigan psychologist with 40 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and identity questions. He practices in English and brings a calm, direct approach to sessions.
He focuses on practical ways to notice and change patterns that cause problems. Sessions look at how thoughts, feelings, and behavior interact. He talks through emotion regulation, communication habits, and steps that reduce repeated conflicts and overwhelm.
His work often addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, family of origin issues, and communication problems that repeat across relationships. He also helps with mood disorders, ADHD, eating concerns, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms when those are part of the picture. He pays attention to cultural and LGBT-related factors when they matter for someones experience.
In sessions he listens for repeated reactions and then offers straightforward options to try. That can include breaking big problems into small experiments, practicing different responses, and tracking what changes. The aim is better control over outbursts, less built-up resentment, and clearer communication with people who matter.
He uses an evidence-based mindset and draws on proven therapeutic techniques. People who want to understand the roots of their anger and learn practical skills to respond differently will find focused, experience-grounded help here.
Approaches that inform online work
Dr. Franklin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Cognitive-style strategies aim to identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with clearer, more balanced ways of thinking; these techniques can reduce escalation of anger and anxious reactions. He also uses behavioral experiments and skills practice to change automatic responses; this typically involves trying small, achievable changes and reviewing what worked. Brief emotion regulation techniques help people notice rising tension and use concrete steps to lower intensity before reacting.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will review what has helped in the past, try techniques, and adjust based on what fits the clients goals and daily life. That means methods can shift over several sessions as progress and preferences become clearer.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone join from a quieter environment or during a work break. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to match scheduling and session length to everyday routines.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He helps with losing temper with close people, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone elses anger among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a practical, straightforward approach that looks at thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions focus on small experiments and skills to change repeated reactions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with stress, mood concerns, and related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as MI Psychologist 6301011551 and is based in Michigan.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.