Vicki Franzen, MA, LMFT

Vicki Franzen, MA, LMFT

Verified Credentials

  • Profession(s):

    Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology

  • License Status:

    I'm a licensed professional.

  • Primary License:

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - 1965

 
My Approach to Helping
Life can be so difficult & complex! If you are feeling lonely, confused, depressed or not understood there is hope. By asking for help you have taken the first & most difficult step to feeling better. Counseling can provide a safe environment where you can share your fears and frustrations without judgment. Counseling is a place where you can learn to better understand your own wants and needs. My therapeutic style tends to be collaborative, yet direct & educational. My strength based, solution focused approach includes helping you gain insight to your emotions while better understanding how your communication skills may be impacting your relationships.

Relationships are complex, it is true; but with your own inner strength we will work to find the peace, satisfaction and happiness you deserve in all areas of your life. I am certified in Prepare/Enrich counseling techniques and enjoy working with couples or individual who are interested in enriching and strengthening their relationships.

I am truly honored when clients choose me to guide them on their journey to a better understanding of themselves. I am committed to treating my clients with dignity, gentleness and respect. I customize each treatment plan based each individuals
specific needs and goals.

 

More Info About My Practice
I am an out of network insurance provider. I ask that you pay me at the end of our session via cash or check and I will provide you with all necessary diagnosis and clinical codes you will need to submit the information to your insurance provider.

My fees are $90.00-$140.00 per session. My session are 60-90 minutes in length.
Services I Provide
  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
Ages I Work With
  • Adults
  • Elders
Languages I Speak
  • English
Groups I Work With
Pre-Marriage Couples
Divorce & Separated Couples/Individuals
Couples Looking to Enrich their Marriage
Complicated Grief & Loss
Blended Families
Depression & Anxiety
Family of Origin Issues/Questions
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
Therapy Approaches I Use
  • Client-Directed Outcome-Informed Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Collaborative Therapy / Collaborative Language Systems
  • Conflict Resolution Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Other - Not Listed Here
  • Person Centered / Rogerian
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Relationship Enhancement Therapy
  • Self Psychology
  • Solution Focused Therapy
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Locations & Maps

Office 1:
7505 Metro Blvd. Suite 320 Minneapolis
Edina, MN 55439 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With
  • Addictions & Compulsions
  • Life Changes
  • Health & Body
  • Social Skills & Problems
  • Emotion Management
  • Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
  • Attachment
  • Depression & Mood
  • Family Problems
  • Occupational & Academic Issues
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Trauma
  • Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
  • Identity Issues
  • Self-Esteem & Confidence
  • Reproduction
  • Sexuality
  • Spirituality