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Francis Jones III

Francis Jones III

LPC

Therapist · Arkansas · 23+ years of experience

Calm, practical counseling for anger and stress

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  • Anger and stress care
  • Practical skills
  • Longtime counselor

About Francis

Francis Jones III is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Arkansas who helps people manage anger and related challenges. He works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. His style is calm and straightforward, aimed at helping someone feel heard and make small, practical changes.

With 23 years of experience, Francis uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current reactions. He also uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the individual.

He often brings cognitive behavioral tools into sessions to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. When emotions run high, elements of dialectical behavior therapy can help with managing intense feelings and handling conflict more effectively.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the person can handle. Francis aims to create clear steps that someone can practice between meetings. He emphasizes measurable changes, like fewer angry outbursts or calmer conversations, while also attending to deeper patterns that keep problems coming back.

People who reach out can expect a respectful, unbiased space to talk through hard topics. Francis guides clients toward improved coping, healthier relationships, and better emotional balance using methods chosen to fit each situation.

Areas of expertise

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

Credentials

Arkansas

Languages

English

How Francis uses therapy approaches online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current reactions. It looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand why they react strongly in certain situations, which can reduce anger and improve trust. Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person’s own experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is shared, and helps the person decide the next steps that feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs, try new actions, and track progress over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose or blend methods based on the person’s goals, symptoms, and what feels most helpful. That plan can change as progress is made or new issues come up.

Details about which online session formats are offered were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let someone use strategies learned in sessions in their everyday routines, which helps turn insights into lasting change.

At a glance

Listed location
Arkansas
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Arkansas)
LPC · No. P1803023
NPI
1730202102

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting strain, grief, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas.

What is the therapeutic style like?

The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on listening first, then choosing practical steps and skills that fit the person’s goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has 23 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is cited as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Arkansas.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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