Therapist profile
Francis Jones III, LPC
Arkansas
LPC - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Arkansas / P1803023
- NPI1730202102
- Experience23 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArkansas
About
- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT methods
- Attachment and patterns
About Francis
Francis Jones III is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas with 23 years of experience. He works with adults who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, and relationship issues. He also addresses parenting concerns, grief, ADHD, and issues affecting LGBT clients.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on patterns that fuel anger and on skills to respond differently. He combines talking, problem-solving, and hands-on strategies clients can try between meetings.
His approach draws on several methods rather than a single technique. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions.
He also uses Attachment-Based and psychodynamic ideas to look at long-running relationship patterns and where they come from. Client-Centered methods shape the way conversations are led, keeping them collaborative and focused on the client's goals.
Sessions aim to make everyday life more manageable. Common topics include workplace frustration, resentment in close relationships, parenting strain, and coping after trauma. Practical tools and clear next steps are a regular part of each meeting. If someone wants to start, they are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits in
Francis commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Attachment-Based ideas. CBT helps people notice thought and behavior patterns that lead to anger and then test alternative responses. DBT provides concrete skills for tolerating strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Attachment-Based work looks at relationship patterns that repeat over time and where those patterns may have started.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will help identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan if something is not working. That way clients and the therapist decide together which tools make the most sense for day-to-day life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats are not specified in this biography. Online sessions can be useful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, avoiding travel time, or having a shorter check-in during a work break. Some formats require less bandwidth or do not need a camera and can be easier to manage when surroundings are noisy or unpredictable. Ask about current session options when you schedule so you know what will work best for your routine.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps adults with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, self-esteem, parenting issues, grief, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, practical style drawing on multiple approaches to teach skills and change patterns that keep problems going.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of experience working as a clinician with adults on a wide range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Arkansas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.