Joan M. Franklin, Ph. D.

Education
1985, Ph.D. in Psychology, Texas Woman’s University - Denton, Tx. 
         Title of dissertation:  “The Effects of Observing Intervention Procedures on the Arousal
         And Subsequent Behavior of Institutionalized Adolescents” 
1979, M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Houston/Clear Lake City - Houston, Tx.
1978, Endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education, Stephen F. Austin State University -                
         Nacogdoches, Tx.
1974, B.S. in Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude, University of Houston

Licenses and Certifications 
Licensed as a Psychologist by Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 1987  
Licensed Specialist School Psychology by Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 1996
Certified as a Psychologist by Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 1986 
Certified as a Psychological Associate by Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 1979
Certified as a Provisional Classroom Teacher with Early Childhood Endorsement, 1974

Conference Presentations
1986, Aggression in institutionalized adolescsents. Southwestern Psychological Association 
1983, A unified physiological theory of emotions.  American Psychological Association 
1983, A unified psychological theory of emotions:  Resolution of the James-Lange, Cannon-Bard controversy. Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences 
1980, Self-expression in child therapy. American Personnel and Guidance Association

Positions Held
December  2007  - Current -   Psychologist in private practice ,  Rockwall, Texas   
Area of specialization:  children, adolescents and dysfunctional family systems.  Services include individual, group, marital and family therapy, assessment and evaluation.

January 1985 – May 2000  Psychologist in private practice:  Area of specialization:  children, adolescents and dysfunctional family systems.  Services include individual, group, marital and family therapy, assessment and evaluation.  Consultant with Lufkin, Nacogdoches and Henderson ISD providing assessment , evaluation, and supervision in special education services.

January – December 1984  Clinical intern at Rusk State Hospital Adolsecent Unit.  Provided inpatient treatment to adolescents and their families.

August 1980 – December 1983  Psychological Associate with Angelina Psychological Services. Consultant with Child Protective Services of Texas Department of Human Services, providing counseling with abused children, dysfunctional families, and evaluation for court hearings.

May 1979 – August 1980  Staff psychologist with Deep East Texas Regional MHMR, Angelina County Outpatient Clinic; Coordinator of Childrens Services, provided community education and coordination with government agencies.

January – May 1979  Intern with Deep East Texas Regional MHMR, Angelina County Outpatient Clinic
May 1975 – January 1978  Classroom teacher, Alvin Primary, Alvin ISD 

Professional Memberships
American Psychological Association
Texas Psychological Association
Southwestern Psychological Association

References
Sylvia Middlebrook, Ph.D. Psychologist
3516 NE Stallings Drive
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-0818

James Buckingham, MD, Psychiatrist
3516 NE Stallings Drive
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-9785