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FRANNIE SIEGEL, MSW, LCSW LEAD CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Aug 13 2021

I became a therapist because I enjoy connecting with other individuals, hearing their stories, and helping others identify their own resiliency. I believe everyone can benefit from the support of a safe space to truly express yourself, honor your feelings, and cultivate insight about yourself. I believe that pain within the human experience is sometimes unavoidable yet, suffering can be alleviated through understanding of your values and aligning your actions within this values system. As a client-centered therapist, I trust you as the expert on your individual experience and honor this through the therapeutic alliance.

I use empathy, respect, humor and active listening to cultivate a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space. My upbeat personality allows me to empower and collaborate with clients to shift their perspectives and find actionable solutions to their current challenges. I have experience working in individual, group, inpatient, and outpatient settings, providing therapy, case management and crisis intervention. In addition to mood and anxiety disorders I have experience working with individuals with co-morbid conditions, life transitions, grief and loss, executive functioning building, and self esteem issues.

I am especially passionate about Women’s Health and in the process of completing a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health to further my growth and understanding of this work. I provide a validating and supportive space to those looking to explore the dilemma between parenthood or childfree lives, the transition to parenthood, and navigating infertility, loss or other health challenges associated with these transitions.

Specialized training: ACT Immersion Course, Perinatal Mental Health Certification (in progress)

Clinical modalities I use:

I am also passionate about the clinical development and education of fellow therapists. In addition to supervision for our team, I also provide continuing education training to professionals in the field.
Past Training Topics Include:
– Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
– Wellness/Self Care
– Client Engagement and Resistance
– Intervention Dumps
Current / Upcoming CE trainings:
– Depression Interventions Across the Lifespan: Jul 29th, 930am-11am
– Encouraging Client Engagement: How to Support the Change Process (On Demand)
– Applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (On Demand)

Frannie is in network with Aetna & BCBS PPO

Pronouns: She/her/hers