Chad Franks, MS, LPC
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Chad Franks is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He was a Licensed Addiction Counselor, and Certified Clinical Supervisor for over 15 years. He served as the Administrator for a local inpatient treatment center. As director of this program he was responsible for the management of the Center’s employees, the hiring of its staff, operations, and working with the various client programs. Nearly 45 patients a month were provided services in this facility.
As administrator, Chad also ensured compliance with policies and procedures as set forth by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. In this role, Chad was instrumental in working not only with community and state-wide clients, he has also been instrumental in retaining and providing a federal program for those who are entering society after incarceration.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Psychology and his Master of Science degree in Counselor Education. He was a Certified Counselor Supervisor, training counselors who want to work in the area of substance abuse therapy. In recovery, he is able to understand the client’s needs and has been committed to providing quality care to those who suffer from addiction.
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Since 1996, he has worked in various settings to include an adolescent extended care facility and a 28-day inpatient treatment center. As a substance abuse counselor, Chad has conducted client groups, individual counseling sessions, educational lectures, family sessions, and crisis interventions. He has also contracted his services to local and state halfway houses and other outpatient programs.
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"After experiencing my own life changing traumatic events, I shifted focus to helping individuals deal with the past.
I realized I was more able to relate and empathize with the client."
Chad Franks / MS, LPC
I realized I was more able to relate and empathize with the client."
Chad Franks / MS, LPC
Robert (Bob) Rayburn, RAC
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Robert Rayburn is a registered addiction counselor (RAC) in Louisiana. His ability to hold compassion and understanding for all afflicted with a person's addiction rests in the fact he has not only battled the demon of addiction himself, but, he then completed the education required, worked as a counselor for three years in training, and for the past eight years, has worked in residential treatment programs.
How could Robert's counseling benefit the family and loved ones of the abuser in addition to the addict? We can start with "Robert's revelations." |
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At the age of 54, Bob suffered serious health consequences related to his addiction and had to seek help to overcome his battle. (or else) It was during this time Bob held a revelation and decided to retire after thirty-three years from a large energy firm to pursue helping others recover from their addictions. Bob held a new zest for life when he gained sobriety and wanted others with addictions to "get well", too. During training as a counselor he began to recognize the tremendous amount of pain the loved ones of the addict endure. His own marriage had suffered greatly during his addiction, but when one is in the addiction, they do not see with clarity.
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Bob holds an undeniable faith and has utilized his sobriety and his counseling for various groups like leading Celebrate Recovery. Though he would never push his religious views on anyone, he is a firm believer, "With God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26) In the same vein he does not feel anyone is immune to addiction, he also does not feel anyone is beyond a new day and a new way. As long as there is a breath left, there lies HOPE. Bob's counseling is client focused and his personal and professional experiences enable him to connect with his client's on a personal level in all aspects of the recovery process.
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WHY US?
Chad Franks and Robert Rayburn are akin in their mindset of the hows and whys of counseling and decided to combine efforts to expand therapy to the individuals who get lost in the shuffle of recovery..... the families. The loved ones who are left hanging and wondering, "Is this time the last time?" "Can I breathe again?" "Is it finally over?"
For many, the battle with addiction is never over. The cravings may never go away and in order to stay focused on sobriety, they struggle daily. Others may not feel the forces strongly against them as the years pass. Regardless, insurmountable wreckage is left in the wake of an addict. Chad and Bob were determined to reach everyone who was left in the destruction. As you read about them, you will understand a little of the journey that led them here.
For many, the battle with addiction is never over. The cravings may never go away and in order to stay focused on sobriety, they struggle daily. Others may not feel the forces strongly against them as the years pass. Regardless, insurmountable wreckage is left in the wake of an addict. Chad and Bob were determined to reach everyone who was left in the destruction. As you read about them, you will understand a little of the journey that led them here.
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In most cases it is easier to learn and grow from someone who has been there. An addict feels they can identify with a therapist who has lived the struggle and the loved ones feel an automatic connection because they view the counselor as hope. Hope for their own loved one to climb their way out of the mire. 
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Remember that failure is an event, not a person.
-Zig Ziglar
-Zig Ziglar
