Psychology services Oakland, CA with Lesliegh Franklin today? Dr. Lesleigh Franklin is a top rated psychologist in Oakland, USA who has been providing supervision, psychotherapy and psychological assessments to children, adolescents and adults for 21 years. A good psychological assessment can serve many functions that can be critical in treatment planning. For example, when a child or teenager is struggling with behavioral problems and academic difficulties, this could be due to a wide variety of factors (e.g., mental health problems, social skills deficits, an undiagnosed learning disability, neuropsychological deficits, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, intellectual giftedness- to name a few). A comprehensive psychological evaluation could help providers and educators better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the individual child and clarify the supports that child needs. Discover additional info on Dr. Lesliegh Franklin.
When indicated, we offer comprehensive testing and evaluation services. Among the types of evaluations we provide are psychological evaluations to help guide appropriate therapeutic intervention; psychological evaluations to determine current psychological functioning for legal or other allied professionals, comprehensive ADHD (ADD) assessment of children, adolescents, and adults; psychoeducational testing and learning disability screening, including Intelligence Testing (IQ) and Achievement Testing; as well as risk assessment for problematic sexual behavior in children and adolescents.
Do you find yourself frustrated with the way your family interacts? Are there unresolved conflicts? If so, then family therapy may be able to help. Family therapists work with families to identify issues and develop solutions that lead to more satisfying relationships. The therapist helps both parents and children learn skills they need for healthier interactions. We will explore what family therapy is, how it can help you, and why it’s worth trying if you’re looking for a change!
Dr. Franklin is the owner and director of Institute for Transformation and Change, a behavioral health clinic which is a diverse group of clinicians committed to working with at-risk youth and families. Meeting you where you are and helping you realize your potential, setting and achieving your goals.
Dr. Franklin has been the Director of the Special Education Assessment Unit for San Francisco City/County Behavioral Health, Clinical Director Lincoln Child Center, and Clinical Director for Iris Children’s Center and Clinical Director for Asian Mental Health Services. Dr. Franklin has also been on the faculty of John F. Kennedy University, California Institute of Integral Studies, and Argosy University San Francisco Bay Area, where she taught in the Counseling Psychology Master’s and Doctoral Clinical and Forensic Psychology programs.