Frankie Fachilla

Core Faculty
College of Social and Behavioral Health
School of Counseling
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Dr. Frankie Fachilla (she/they) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) and Approved Supervisor in Nashville, TN. Since 2009, she has worked as a counselor in agency and correctional environments. Dr. Fachilla holds a PhD in clinical counseling with a focus on teaching and supervision. Dr. Fachilla has been with Walden since 2021 and currently serves as a Core Faculty member. Formerly, Dr. Fachilla was the Director of Clinical Education at a large, multi-state community mental health center. Dr. Fachilla's experience in community mental health and corrections fostered an awareness of systemic inequality and how this affects mental wellness, access to mental healthcare, and burnout for direct service providers. Her research agenda focuses on promoting individual actions (activism, advocacy) in service of large-scale, systemic change.

Education

PhD, Trevecca Nazarene University

MA, Trevecca Nazarene University