Martha Franke, MSW, LICSW

As the role of the older adult changes and their dependence on others increases, the older adult often struggles with being devalued both from within and by others. Transitions and changes at this stage can be especially challenging for themselves, their families and their caregivers. Working as a residential therapist, I help with issues of loss, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues that can arise with placement, and assist the client with developing strategies to adjust to change and coping with chronic illness. Also utilizing my life coaching skills with therapy, we identify the essential of who they are – their core values and passions – and assist them in finding ways to reconnect with this, which gives meaning to their daily lives. I serve as a resource and consultant to the facility staff, helping to identify mental health issues and assist their team with developing strategies that enhance the well-being of their residents.

Telehealth Services

To expand and improve our care options for clients, ACP offers Telehealth (phone or video) appointments. Telehealth uses phone or video conferencing to connect you with highly qualified and experienced providers in real-time from the comfort and convenience of your own home or office. Before your telehealth appointment, you will receive details for how you will connect with your provider. If you will be connecting via phone, the provider will plan to call you at your scheduled appointment time. Please be ready to take the call and also check that your phone allows calls from blocked numbers (accessible within your phone settings). If you will be connecting via video conference, your provider will email you an invite to join the appointment. Please call our office to learn more about ACP’s telehealth services and to schedule an appointment.