Sheva Franklin, LCSW

Sheva Franklin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 22 years of experience addressing the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of individuals ages 7 through 65+. Mrs. Franklin’s expertise centers on assisting individuals in overcoming issues involving depression, anxiety, grief, self-harm, conflict resolution, and substance abuse.

Mrs. Franklin’s approach to therapy and wellness is based on a Cognitive Behavioral model in which techniques are implemented with the understanding that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact the development and maintenance of family, health, relationship, and mental health concerns. Mrs. Franklin is committed to helping clients meet their treatment goals.

In addition to private practice, Mrs. Franklin serves as a School Social Worker and provides services for youth attending high school. Support services include individual counseling, peer mediation, conflict resolution, family mediation, restorative practices, and emotional regulation. Furthermore, Mrs. Franklin participates in academic planning meetings involving Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

Mrs. Franklin earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Tuskegee University and her Master of Social Work from Governors State University. She is dedicated to lifelong learning.

During her leisure time, Mrs. Franklin enjoys spending time with family, exercising, traveling, and reading, which fuels her passion for community engagement and advocacy in education.