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Donna Franco, LMFT

Donna Franco, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
4.91
“Donna does an amazing job of balancing difficult conversations with humor! It is great to feel that lightness when opening up about aspects of life.”
Highly recommended
91% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars

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Overall rating

4.91
“Donna does an amazing job of balancing difficult conversations with humor! It is great to feel that lightness when opening up about aspects of life.”
Less than 1 year ago
“I always look forward to my sessions with Donna. She is kind and compassionate, has great experience to draw from, and I always leave feeling better than when I started, including practical solutions to try.”
More than 1 year ago

About Donna Franco

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Stress Management
Anxiety
Relationship Struggles
Depression
Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Donna Franco

Hi there, I am Donna. I love using a mixture of different approaches to therapy to get to the root of what has been difficult or confusing at times during our journey in life. The ups and downs in our journey-relationships, job stress, and family interactions-can be overwhelming and stressful. Learning balance is part of what I believe is finding ourselves, identifying the needs versus the wants of life choices, and understanding ourselves. I love the empowering of the self. Working together using a whole-self approach addresses what I identify as balance-body, mind, and soul (content or peace)-that helps develop a strong relationship with yourself. Seeking therapy can be a scary adventure, but well worth it. I am transparent, open, and honest with each person I come in contact with. I am here to help you on your journey with mindfulness, understanding, and evidence-based techniques. I earned my Master's in Counseling from Alliant International University, San Francisco Campus, and my Bachelor's degree from Argosy University.

What should a new client know about working with you?

The first session is about gathering information and listening to you as an individual and being able to say things that are important to you in your life experience up to the day we meet on the first day. I want you to take away a sense of calmness and understanding that at times it is a good thing to talk to a person that is listening and hearing what you are saying, and most important that you are comfortable with the initial conversation we have.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up
Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Addiction Follow Up
Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Alliant International University, San Francisco Campus, Master's in Counseling
  • Argosy University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1356506489

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.91
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I'm very comfortable with Donna so much so I do feel like she's a family member I trust to speak with. I never feel judgedm
Donna does an amazing job of balancing difficult conversations with humor! It is great to feel that lightness when opening up about aspects of life.
I always look forward to my sessions with Donna. She is kind and compassionate, has great experience to draw from, and I always leave feeling better than when I started, including practical solutions to try.
I have enjoyed my sessions with Donna. However, I am not a fan of Grow Therapy website. I have not been able to change my password or speak to a human. The chat is set up to only the questions provided by grow. No interaction. No client. Goodbye.
Donna is comfortable to share with. In addition to listening to what is going on, she gives feedback and guidance that is achievable and effective. She shares her experience in ways that help me see better what I can do.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Donna Franco?

Donna Franco frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Donna Franco on their profile.

What languages does Donna Franco speak?

Donna Franco speaks English.

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