Francis Jones III is a licensed professional counselor in Arkansas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain.
01About Francis
Francis Jones III is a licensed professional counselor in Arkansas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain. He writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and building everyday coping skills.
He brings 23 years of experience to sessions and adapts his approach to each person's needs. Francis blends client-centered conversation with evidence-informed techniques to address mood, self-esteem, and intimacy-related concerns.
Background and approach
He also supports people managing grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and ADHD-related challenges. In the first meetings he will ask about current struggles and life history to form a shared plan. He focuses on small, useful changes that can reduce distress and improve daily routines.
Work might include talking through painful memories, practicing emotion regulation skills, or testing new behaviors between sessions. Francis often uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand close relationships. He also draws from cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with new reactions.
Sessions aim to be direct and compassionate rather than abstract or overly technical. People who choose him can expect clear goals, regular check-ins, and a collaborative pace. Practical homework and skill practice are offered when useful, so progress shows up between sessions.
He provides care in English and practices as an AR LPC in Arkansas.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arkansas)
- License P1803023 · expires May 2027
- NPI
- 1730202102 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Francis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Francis names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Francis names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approach, online care, and what to expect
Francis commonly uses attachment-based ideas to explore how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people see why certain relationship fears or trust problems show up and offers ways to try different responses in close connections.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions by breaking problems into small, workable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. Sessions are paced to fit the individual's needs and may include skill practice or structured exercises when helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can support quick check-ins or short skill practice. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other daily demands.
05Questions people ask
What issues does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, and many related challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is collaborative and adaptable, mixing client-centered conversation with practical, skills-based techniques to solve immediate problems and build coping strategies.
What kind of experience does he have?
He has 23 years of clinical experience helping people with mood concerns, relationship difficulties, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The clinician practices in Arkansas and holds the LPC credential as an AR LPC.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's needs.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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