Frank Wilberding

Frank Wilberding, LMSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist specializing in guiding individuals through their healing journeys. He believes that by looking back, clients can begin to live forward and discover their true selves. Understanding that attachment shapes behavior and thought, Frank emphasizes the importance of addressing the survival skills formed earlier in life, which can become barriers to personal growth. He recognizes that addiction and mental health issues often reflect a False Self, and through courage and confrontation of this masking, individuals can embrace their authentic spiritual nature. Frank effectively supports clients' readiness for change, encouraging engagement in Twelve Step programs or other supportive communities outside of therapy. His extensive experience with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has profoundly informed his approach to helping individuals with chemical dependency and dual diagnosis concerns. Frank acknowledges that healing commences with releasing misplaced shame and stigma while fostering a willingness to transform. He focuses on deconstructing the behavioral responses that impede change and employs specific tools, such as attachment narrative, grief processing, and diverse psychotherapy modalities, to facilitate growth. His expertise also extends to family and couples therapy, ensuring that he meets clients where they are in their therapeutic process.