Sam Franklin

About Me

Hi, I’m Sam, a queer, gender-fluid therapist who believes therapy can be a space to better understand yourself, be more yourself, and create meaningful change. I value authenticity, genuineness, and humanness, and I try to bring those qualities into the therapy room. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can show up as your whole self.

 

Outside of therapy, I enjoy writing, watching documentaries, going to concerts, and spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy pulling oracle and tarot cards and learning about astrology.

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Who I Work With

I work with adults navigating issues related to identity, relationships, and spirituality. This includes exploring gender identity or sexuality, working through identity-based shame, addressing relational challenges such as difficult family dynamics and parental wounds, and healing from religious trauma and spiritual abuse.

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I also love working with fellow therapists and healers. I understand the unique challenges of being the person others turn to for support, and I value creating a space where you can step out of that role and focus on yourself.

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How I Work

I believe you have your own inner wisdom and capacity for healing, and my role is to help you tap into that wisdom. I bring a warm, calm, and compassionate presence to our work together. My approach is relational and grounded in genuine connection, while also offering practical tools and education to help you better understand yourself and navigate life’s challenges.

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I use a systemic lens, considering how relationships and the world around you shape your experiences. I’m also mindful of how systemic oppression impacts mental health and aim to hold space for healing and reclamation.​

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I love helping people explore their own spiritual journey, but never impose my beliefs or practices in therapy. If it feels supportive, we can explore spiritual themes in a way that aligns with your values and feels safe for you.

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My approach is informed by my training in Marriage and Family Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also draw from IFS/parts work, inner child and reparenting work, narrative therapy, somatic tools, and experiential exercises.

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Anger-Guilt Individual Program

In addition to ongoing individual therapy, I also offer a short-term individual therapy program specifically designed to address anger and guilt. This program can be done independently and uses a structured approach to help clients understand, process, and work through anger, guilt, shame, anxiety, boundaries, and conflict.​ The program typically takes between 2 to 6 months, depending on pacing, and can be completed through insurance or private pay. Clients must be located in Minnesota, even for virtual sessions.

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For more information about anger, check out a news story where I speak about managing anger, as well as these blog posts: The Consequences of Built Up and Unresolved Anger and Is the World Angrier Nowadays?​​

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You can also listen to me talk about anger, guilt, shame, and their connection to parenting in this episode on the parenting podcast, "Just Don't Eff Them Up."

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Reach out to Schedule or Learn More​

To contact me for more information regarding my services or to schedule an appointment, please call me at 612-289-2038 or email me at sam@apricitycw.com. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can connect, talk about what you’re needing, and see if it feels like a good fit.​​​​​​