Growing up in Franklin today
Franklin is a wonderful place to raise kids, and it's also a demanding one. Strong schools, competitive club and high school sports, and families who have high hopes for their kids all add up. Add in how fast Williamson County has grown, and many Franklin teens are also adjusting to a recent move, a new school and a new friend group.
What Franklin families bring to Joe
- Anxiety and perfectionism in high-achieving students
- Teens who seem to be pulling away or losing their spark
- Athletes feeling the pressure of travel ball, TSSAA seasons and recruiting
- Newer families whose teen is struggling to find their place
- Christian families who want counseling that honors their faith
Local, but private
In a town where you run into people you know at the Factory, on Main Street or in Cool Springs, privacy matters. Sessions happen from home, so there's no office sign to walk past and no waiting room. Families from Westhaven, Fieldstone Farms, downtown and across the city work with Joe without anyone needing to know.
Joe works with students from public and private schools across Franklin, including families from Franklin High, Centennial, Page and Battle Ground Academy, as well as homeschool families.
How Joe helps Franklin families
Every session is one-on-one by secure video, 45 to 50 minutes, with unlimited texting between sessions and parent check-ins whenever they're needed. Joe brings more than 20 years of experience, a decade as a psychology professor, 15 years in youth ministry and work with NFL, NCAA and professional athletes.
Questions from Franklin parents
Do you have an office in Franklin?
Joe is based in Franklin and sees clients virtually, by secure video. Most teens prefer it, because they're more comfortable talking from home.
Do you work with Franklin churches?
Yes. Joe is a faith-based therapist who partners with churches and youth ministries in Franklin, and many families come by referral from pastors and youth leaders.