About Fran Gordon

My therapeutic approach reflects eclectic influences derived from my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness Training, Social Learning Theory, Developmental Psychology, Meditation, and Relaxation Techniques. I am also a registered yoga instructor, RYT-500, with Yoga Alliance. 

 

 

 

 

Education

  • M.Ed. in Psychological Guidance and Counseling, West Georgia College, 1977

  • B.A. in Social Work, Minor in Psychology, University of Georgia, 1974

Licensures and Certifications

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. NC License #708

  • Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist in North Carolina. NC License #194

  • National Certified Counselor. NBCC certificate #34689

  • Master Addictions Counselor. NBCC certificate #34689

  • Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Certificate #12098

  • Certified Family Therapist. Certificate #84

Professional Experience

  • January 2023 - present: Private practice, Winston-Salem, NC

  • July 1991 - December 2022: Psychological Services of the Triad, Winston-Salem, NC

  • July 1984 - July 1991: Private practice, Winston-Salem, NC

  • June 1978 - June 1984: Forsyth/Stokes Mental Health Center, Winston-Salem, NC

  • July 1974 - June 1978: Coosa Valley Community Mental Health Center, Rome, GA

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association

  • North Carolina Psychological Association

  • Charter Member of International Society for the Study of Dissociative Disorders

  • American Mental Health Counselors Association

  • North Carolina Mental Health Counselors Association

  • Addictions Professional of North Carolina

  • International Association of Drug and Alcohol Counselor

  • International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors

  • American Counseling Association

  • National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Counselors

  • International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation