Therapist profile
Dr. James Franklin, MI Psychologist 6301011551
Michigan
Psychologist - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsMI Psychologist 6301011551
- LicensePsychologist, Michigan / 6301011551
- NPI1003542523
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger management
- Relationship strain
About James
Dr. James Franklin is a Michigan Psychologist (MI Psychologist 6301011551) with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship or parenting strain, and related mood and behavioral concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and he is based in Michigan.
He helps people talk through frustrating patterns that repeat at home or at work. That includes problem anger - snapping at partners, building resentment, or feeling overwhelmed by other people’s temper. He also supports people facing trauma, eating or body image concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and problems with self-esteem.
In the therapy room he focuses on clear, evidence-based techniques and practical skills. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented. He works with clients to identify triggers, build coping strategies, and try out different ways of responding to strong emotions.
Dr. Franklin draws on many years of experience across mood disorders, attachment and family of origin issues, and multicultural concerns. He pays attention to communication patterns, abandonment and attachment problems, and difficulties such as obsessions, compulsions, and disruptive mood challenges.
People who come for help can expect straightforward guidance on tools for managing feelings and improving day-to-day interactions. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps to schedule an initial session and discuss next steps.
How sessions work
Approaches that translate to online work
Two evidence-based techniques commonly used for anger and mood problems are skills-based behavioral work and brief cognitive strategies. Skills-based behavioral work focuses on learning and practicing actions that reduce reactivity, such as breathing and grounding practices, alternate responses, and stepped exposure to difficult situations. These techniques are practical for managing outbursts and frustration in day-to-day life.Brief cognitive strategies help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test them with small experiments. That approach supports reducing rumination, shifting rigid thoughts that fuel anger, and improving decision-making under stress. Both methods are aimed at usable tools rather than lengthy theory discussions.
Finding the best fit is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose and adapt approaches based on their goals, preferences, and what works in real life. Clients can expect adjustments over the first few sessions to settle on techniques that feel manageable.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people try new skills in the settings where they live and relate to others.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, and related mood issues such as bipolar and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based techniques and practical skills in direct, goal-focused conversations to identify triggers and build coping strategies.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 40 years of professional work experience as a psychologist in Michigan.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as MI Psychologist 6301011551 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.