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🎙️ In this episode of the Element Q Podcast, host TJ Woodward welcomes Dr. Shannon Franklin, co-founder of Element Q Healing Center, for a powerful conversation on healing, identity, and inclusion. Together, they explore the mission behind Element Q, share inspiring stories from the mental health community, and unpack how therapy can serve as a transformative tool—especially for those within historically marginalized groups.
Dr. Shannon Franklin is a Black and queer-identified licensed psychologist who specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, gender identity and gender-affirming care, multiculturalism, anti-racism, and trauma recovery. With a strong focus on collaboration, empowerment, and identity-centered therapy, Dr. Shannon brings deep insight into how social structures and power dynamics influence mental health.
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