- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Building confidence
About Umeka
Umeka Franklin is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, and depression. Her work centers on practical steps people can try between sessions to feel steadier and more in control.
She listens with respect and sensitivity and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Sessions are meant to be collaborative - together they set goals and try small changes to build confidence. She also addresses issues that often come with long-term health challenges, including chronic pain and illness.
People who struggle with feeling isolated, with workplace stress, or with questions about life purpose will find a focus on practical coping strategies. She also attends to guilt, shame, forgiveness, and communication problems that get in the way of feeling better. Veterans and people with trauma histories are listed among the areas she has worked with.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She helps people break problems into manageable steps and tracks progress over time. The aim is to support clients toward a more resilient sense of self and clearer direction in daily life.
If you want to begin, you can expect a short intake conversation, goal setting, and ongoing adjustments to your plan as needs change.
She listens with respect and sensitivity and tailors conversations to each person’s needs. Sessions are meant to be collaborative - together they set goals and try small changes to build confidence. She also addresses issues that often come with long-term health challenges, including chronic pain and illness.
People who struggle with feeling isolated, with workplace stress, or with questions about life purpose will find a focus on practical coping strategies. She also attends to guilt, shame, forgiveness, and communication problems that get in the way of feeling better. Veterans and people with trauma histories are listed among the areas she has worked with.
Her style is straightforward and compassionate. She helps people break problems into manageable steps and tracks progress over time. The aim is to support clients toward a more resilient sense of self and clearer direction in daily life.
If you want to begin, you can expect a short intake conversation, goal setting, and ongoing adjustments to your plan as needs change.