Brenda Franco

Brenda Franco, LMFT is a compassionate therapist with 11 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. She believes therapy is a powerful space for healing, growth, and meaningful change within relationships and communities. Brenda earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University and is licensed to practice in Florida. She has worked in community agencies, schools, nonprofit organizations, and private practice: supporting clients of all ages impacted by trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. Her approach is integrative and strengths-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). She collaborates with clients to develop insight, coping skills, emotional regulation, and healthier communication patterns, always honoring each person’s unique experiences and cultural background. Brenda has extensive experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as those navigating family and relationship dynamics. She focuses on helping clients rebuild their sense of safety, self-worth, and connection. Her style is warm, empathetic, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. Brenda is deeply committed to social justice and believes that healing happens for individuals, relationships and systems. She is honored to guide clients as they work toward resilience, growth, and lasting change. Education/Credentials: Nova Southeastern University, Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy Certified in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #MT4865 Experienced in: • Emotional Healing: trauma, grief, anger, guilt, shame, abuse recovery • Relationships & Family: communication struggles, co-dependency, commitment issues, parenting and fatherhood challenges • Life Transitions & Stress: coping skills, caregiver burnout, compassion fatigue, control issues • Personal Growth: life purpose, self-discovery, men’s issues, women’s issues, and young adult issues Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Strength-Based, Compassion Focused, Family Systems, Narrative Therapy Years of Experience: Clinical experience since 2013 Therapeutic experience since 2015