THE GROUP PRACTICE OF KATE FRANZA LCSW,CADC-II
Serving California and New York State
Welcome and congratulations. You have made it through the hardest part by deciding to find a therapist. Maybe you are going through a major life change, struggling with your relationship or with understanding yourself. Perhaps you've attempted to stop using substances and haven't been successful. These are just a few examples of why people choose to find a therapist. Every experience is individual and therapy can't come in a "one size fits all" approach.
“Note that this journey is uniquely yours, no one else's. So the path has to be entirely your own"
Jon Kabat-Zinn
ABOUT ME
My name is Kate Franza and I am a licensed therapist, practicing in both New York and California.
I strongly believe that the relationship between a therapist and a client needs to feel like a partnership, where we work together to determine your goals.
I collaborate with my clients to help identify barriers to wellness, reduce suffering and allow clients to gain a deeper understanding into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors through the process of self exploration.
I have extensive experience working with members of the LGBTQ community, with a special focus on members of the trans community. I absolutely love couples work and am available to care for couples who want to focus on enhancing their relationship and solving challenges together. I am a credentialed substance use counselor and specialize in working with adults interested in reducing the negative consequences associated with their substance use. I have a deep understanding of the complexity of a dual diagnosis and the biological, emotional and physical aspects of substance use.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD & Trauma
Sexuality and Gender Identity
Harm Reduction & Addiction
Relationship struggles
Career and work challenges
COUPLES THERAPY
Relationship struggles
LGBTQ Couples
Substance Use & Relationship Dynamics
Conflict Resolution
Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relationships
TRAININGS & PRESENTATIONS
Harm Reduction Approach & Treatment
Trauma Informed Care
Transgender Cultural Competencies
Stigma & HIV
Gender Affirming Care Assessments
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
If you are registered with the BBS and looking for clinical supervision, please contact me directly to inquire about joining our practice!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?
Unfortunately, we don't directly accept insurance, but we are happy to provide clients with a monthly superbill. You can submit this if you have out of network coverage. Additionally, we partner with Alma and Headway, and so if you have insurance, we can consider using one of those platforms to enroll you.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
We reserve your spot each week just for you, so I kindly ask for 24 hours notice if you need to cancel. If you cancel in less than 24 hours you will be asked to pay full fee.
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT FEE?
The current fee is $190 per individual session and $250 per couples session. We reserve limited slots for a sliding scale fee.
HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?
Each 50-55 minutes and it's recommended that you attend weekly.