I am a psychotherapist, also known as a professional counselor, licensed in Arkansas, the state where I live. For over 22 years, I have used my skills, education, knowledge, and experience to help children, adolescents (many of whom were at-risk and/or emotionally troubled youth) from the ages of 7 to 18 years old and adults from 19 years of age and older, individually and/or with their families. Many of them were in psychiatric hospitals and residential facilities, and I saw others in their homes or in my office. I enjoy helping each of my clients work through their issues to resolve even the most difficult problems and conflicts.
The last three years of my 22 plus years of experience I have gotten by helping clients through BetterHelp. I took a brief three month leave in 2023 from June through September. I am eager to help more clients from BetterHelp.
In approach to psychotherapy, I use cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), reality therapy, and psychoanalysis that I have modified to fit the individual needs of every child, adolescent, adult, and family I see. I use the first three to five sessions with each client to build the positive rapport between us that is needed for us to have a mutual relationship of trust and confidentiality. I show my respect for each of my clients by using a respectful tone of voice, keeping my interactions positive and maintaining a nonjudgmental attitude. I have found that doing so makes it much easier for each client to disclose very personal and often uncomfortable issues, emotions, and behaviors. I also use my empathic and sympathetic skills to understand each client's problem(s) from his/her individual point of view, and I make sure each of my clients understands the pros and cons of every choice he/she makes.
Using that approach has enabled me to help many children, adolescents, and adults to resolve their family conflicts, anger control problems, overcome depression, cope with anxiety, raise their self-esteem, work through unresolved abuse (whether it physical, emotional, or sexual), grief over losing a loved one whether by death or some other way, oppositional problems, ADHD, and social issues (IE, social anxiety, or poor social skills) to name a few. I have done so in a wide range of settings including an outpatient office, the client's home, or school. on inpatient acute care psychiatric units and in long-term residential care programs.
I respect anyone who makes the tough decision to face and overcome these types of problems. I understand these are often exceedingly difficult problems that usually involve disclosing extremely difficult, unpleasant, and uncomfortable things to share with anyone. By doing so, you have taken the important first step to obtaining the happy and successful life you want, need, and deserve.
I understand that sometimes a person needs to be listened to and understood. You can express your feelings without worrying about whether or not I will judge you. I won't. Instead, I will listen to what you have to say, the feelings you need to express and ask you for clarification if needed. I will help you figure out if you only need one to three sessions to get your feelings off your chest or if you need help working through and resolving the problem(s) that led you to online counseling through BetterHelp.
I am looking forward to having the opportunity to help you take on and overcome the challenging but equally rewarding changes that lie ahead!
Sincerely, Dunn Jones, III, MA, LPC, NBCC
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, 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, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
AR LPC P1803023
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Francis Jones III. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Only had 3 phone calls with him and I must say he has helped me so much. He has good advice and takes his time to ask questions and to listen. I would definitely recommend him to everyone
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Francis for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
He does an excellent job listening and understanding my problems. He always provided helpful insight that helps me understand myself better and paints a clear picture of what I need to focus on.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Francis for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
He is excellent.
Written on Oct 31, 2023 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
He is understanding and empathetic.
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is a real person with real experiences. He is a good listener, he has to be with the way I talk a million miles an hour. Mostly, I am a good judge of character, and I feel he cares about what he does and trying to help. You cannot be good at anything that your heart is not in and I think his heart is in this 100 percent.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Francis for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
He has been supportive understanding and helpful. He has provided me with the tools and support to help myself
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Francis for 11 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem