Fran Waters

Fran Waters is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who serves a broad range of clients, from preschool-aged children to adults. With a developmental and psychodynamic perspective, she delves into early life experiences that may influence her clients' development and current challenges. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Fran skillfully addresses relationship dynamics, providing effective solutions for conflicts between parents and children, siblings, adult partners, and friends. With over four decades of expertise, her specialty lies in the assessment and treatment of trauma, abuse, and dissociation stemming from both past and present adverse experiences. Fran employs a dual approach to therapy, targeting the root causes of her clients' issues while simultaneously managing present difficulties. Her commitment to understanding trauma has positioned her as a thought leader in the field; she is the past president of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) and the author of the insightful book, 'Healing the Fractured Child: Diagnosing and Treating Youth with Dissociation.'