Fran Dorf is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist with a deep understanding of life's challenges. Adapting to loss, disappointments, and tragedies can leave individuals feeling bereaved, unfulfilled, and overwhelmed. Fran is dedicated to empowering her clients through non-judgmental, open-minded support, equipping them with valuable coping tools. She approaches therapy with empathy and a goal-oriented mindset, focusing on well-defined objectives to inspire change. Utilizing traditional methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychology alongside creative therapy techniques, including writing, she helps clients journey beyond pain and grief towards healing, personal growth, and self-actualization. Her expertise extends to areas such as bereavement, depression, self-esteem, relationship conflict, anxiety, anger, trauma, and creativity blocks. Drawing from her own experiences with grief and her practice, Fran is uniquely qualified to assist other artists and writers in exploring the healing power of expressive arts, reinforced by her work as a novelist and playwright. She offers flexible fees to accommodate different needs. Fran believes that the healing process begins with a simple conversation, inviting individuals to explore their needs and how she can assist them on their paths to well-being.