About Francis
Francis Clark is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and ADHD-related struggles. She offers a warm, down-to-earth approach and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Francis meets clients where they are and works with them to move toward clearer goals and better daily routines.
She earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from William Carey University and has two decades in the mental health field.
Background and approach
That background includes work with mood disorders, addiction concerns, trauma and interpersonal problems. Francis draws on that experience to tailor straightforward plans for each person she sees. In sessions she emphasizes cognitive behavioral tools that target unhelpful thoughts and habits.
She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to build emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help people find realistic next steps and stay on track. Francis aims to strengthen communication skills and trust so people can make lasting change.
She prefers active work in sessions - setting small goals, trying new strategies, and reviewing what helps. The focus is on practical improvements to thoughts, moods, and daily actions. Clients can expect a collaborative process that prioritizes clear goals and measurable progress.
Francis works with adults in Mississippi and conducts sessions in English. She supports people who want concrete strategies to reduce overwhelm and build a more manageable life.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Francis commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people make concrete changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills for people who struggle with intense feelings.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Francis works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She often blends approaches so clients get practical tools and emotional skills together rather than relying on a single method.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow for shorter check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing reminders between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy routines while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Mississippi
- Languages
- English
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