Chuck Franks, LCSW, CST, CST-S

Chuck started his career back in the 1980's when he worked with adolescents in a job training program where he was in charge of the substance use, abuse and dependency program both administering and program development... He has always been interested in sex and sexuality items but not till later in his career did he turn his attention to training and research which he applied to becoming a Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT. His passion is helping individuals explore and develop skills that help them connect via intimacy with those they care about. 

I use empirically-backed models to support clients in increasing self-awareness, behavioral insight, and shifting their relationships with compulsion(s), obsessions, emotions, and associated thoughts that may feel disruptive or overwhelming. I enjoy working with individuals who have concerns about ADHD and sexual health. I also work with out-of-control sexual behavior often referred to as Sex or Porn Addiction or compulsive sexual behavior. 

I work with folks by utilizing depth-oriented and systems models to help bring forth the parts of themselves that feel most authentic, compassionate, and present. I often work with people who have histories of relational trauma and enjoy working with individuals and relationships who are members of CNM/Polyam, LGBTQIA+, Kink/Fetish, and Sex Worker communities. 

I’m a queer, anti-racist, kink and sex positive therapist. I believe that therapy is most effective when you can feel like your most authentic self. I use humor and examples to make therapy relatable. My clients appreciate my direct, educational approach that relies on client feedback.