Gerald W Franks LPC
Counselor/Therapist
2603 DECATUR HWY GARDENDALE AL, 35071About
Gerald Franks is a counselor in GARDENDALE, AL. Gerald evaluates patients using many different procedures, in order to determine what treatments must be carried out in order to properly assess their symptoms. Counselors provide consultation for each patient and their families.
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