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Francis Jones III, LPC

  • Experience23 years
  • LocationArkansas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Francis

Francis Jones III is a licensed professional counselor in Arkansas with 23 years of clinical experience who helps people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strains, and other life stressors.

Background and approach

He combines empathy and a client-centered stance to create a respectful space where clients can explore emotions, improve coping skills, and work toward clearer priorities and healthier interactions. Drawing from a range of evidence-based practices, he adapts methods to fit each person rather than applying a single formula.

His work addresses concerns such as grief, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, ADHD, compassion fatigue, parenting difficulties, and intimacy-related issues, as well as additional topics like attachment and adoption-related concerns, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and communication problems.

With an emphasis on collaboration, he supports people through transitions and healing from past wounds while helping them build resilience and practical strategies for everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Francis integrates Internal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy into online work to help clients understand internal conflicts and relational patterns. Internal Family Systems encourages people to notice and dialogue with different parts of themselves to reduce internal struggle and heal protective or wounded parts. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational experiences shape current connections and helps rebuild safety and trust in relationships.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's goals so the therapy process remains collaborative. Finding the right blend of techniques is part of the work together; the therapist and client will explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods to decide what fits best for the person's situation.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These options offer flexibility in how frequently and in what format people check in, allowing continuity of care even when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapeutic approach and style offered?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, drawing from evidence-based models such as CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, attachment-based, and solution-focused techniques to tailor therapy to individual needs.
How much professional experience informs this practice?
The practitioner brings 23 years of clinical experience working with diverse emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What credentials and location are associated with the therapist?
He is licensed as an LPC in Arkansas with licence number AR LPC P1803023 and practices from that state.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Services are provided in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what session formats can someone schedule therapy?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and payment structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Arkansas

Languages

English