About Franny Morken
For people who experience emotions intensely and are tired of being overwhelmed by them.
Some people experience life with a level of emotional intensity that others don't always understand. A disagreement may linger for hours, stress can build quickly, and moments of criticism or uncertainty often feel difficult to let go of.
When emotions feel this powerful, insight alone is not always enough.
Franny specializes in helping clients better understand their emotional experiences while developing practical tools to navigate them with greater confidence, steadiness, and self-compassion.
Franny Morken's Story
Franny is a Certified DBT Specialist with extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, one of the most well-researched and effective approaches for people who struggle with emotional intensity, difficult relationships, and the kind of distress that can feel impossible to sit with.
DBT works because it doesn't ask you to simply think differently. It gives you concrete skills, skills for managing overwhelming emotions in the moment, for navigating conflict without making things worse, for tolerating uncertainty without spiraling, and for building relationships that feel more stable and reciprocal.
But skills alone aren't the whole picture. What makes Franny's work effective is the relationship underneath it. She brings warmth, genuine validation, and a directness that clients often find both grounding and refreshing. You'll know where you stand. You'll feel heard. And you'll leave sessions with something you can actually use.
Franny's work is grounded in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence-based approach that teaches practical skills across four core areas: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
DBT was originally developed for people who experience emotions more intensely than others, and it remains one of the most effective approaches for building the kind of stability that makes everything else in life feel more manageable.
Franny integrates these skills within a warm, relational framework, adapting her approach to each client's individual needs, history, and goals.
What It's Like to Work With
Franny Morken
Franny's sessions are collaborative and structured without feeling rigid. She tailors her approach to each person, meeting clients where they are rather than where they think they should be.
Clients often describe feeling genuinely understood in her presence, not managed or analyzed, but met. She creates space for people to express themselves freely while also helping them develop the tools to engage with their lives differently.
Her hope for every client is the same: that over time, the emotions that once felt like they were running the show begin to feel more workable. Not suppressed, not eliminated, but navigable.
Areas of Focus
- Emotional intensity and dysregulation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress and burnout
- Difficult or unstable relationships
- Self-worth and self-compassion
- Women's mental health
Credentials & Training
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Certified DBT Specialist
- Specialized focus in trauma, stress, and women's mental health
- Franny works with clients virtually and is licensed in Illinois and Florida
"Branch Lane is a space where you can feel truly heard and understood. Through compassionate guidance and practical skills, you'll develop what you need to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and steadiness."
Franny Morken, LCPC · LMHC · Certified DBT Specialist
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