Edward A. Franco, PhD

        Ed Franco has always been interested in people and service to others, which led him to study psychology and human behavior. Although he grew up in New York City, the countyside of Cumberland County has been his home since 1980. He and his wife Mary, have two grown sons. His interests include most outdoor activities such as hiking, gardening, sailing, and horseback riding.

        Since 1977, Dr. Franco has been involved in full-time practice as a clinical psychologist helping people deal with adversity, stress, and learn new skill to better manage their lives. As a licensed psychologist he specializes in marital psychotherapy, individual treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress related disorders. Dr. Franco also is a certified biofeedback practitioner.

        Since beginning Franco Psychologial Associates in 1987, the practice has benfitted from expanding the clinical staff to provide services to all aged clients. Due to the practice’s growth, Dr. Franco incorporated the practice in 2004 and now shares ownership and administrative responsibility with Rebekah Feeser, PhD, Clinical Director; Lori Hogg, MS, Business Manager; and Eric Fringer, LCSW, Intake Supervisor.

        In addition to his clinical work, Ed Franco has also been active in the Cumberland Valley community. He has held adjunct teaching positions at both Shippensburg University and Penn State University, and has also provided Executive Stress Management Programs at the US Army War College. In past years he has worked extensively with the Boy Scouts of America and served on the board of directors of the Cumberland / Perry MH / MR Program. Currently, he is actively invloved as a board member of the Friends of Oppossum Lake Conservancy.

• B.S. Degree in Psychology, 1971, Penn State University, State College, PA
• Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, 1977, University of Maine, Orono, ME
• Internship at Rutgers Medical School, Piscataway, NJ, 1976-1977
• PA State Psychology License, 1980
• Dir. Of Adult Services, Stevens Mental Health Center, Carlisle, 1980-1987
• Establishes private practice, Franco Psychological Associates, Carlisle, 1987
• Incorporated, Franco Psychological Associates P.C., Carlisle, 2004