I own and operate a private practice in Conway, Arkansas called Jones Counseling Services, LLC where I provide my services as an Arkansas licensed professional counselor (LPC). I grew up in Conway in the 70s and 80s where I attended and graduated from Hendrix College in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology. I moved to Springfield, Missouri in 1994 where I attended Forest Institute of Professional Psychology and graduate from in 1998 with a master’s degree in professional psychology. Following that, I moved to St. James, Missouri where I worked at Boys’ and Girls’ Town of Missouri and earned my Missouri license to provide counseling services in 2002. I moved back to Springfield and opened Empowerment Counseling, LLC with a partner. For the next few years, I provided psychotherapy for children, adolescents and their families referred to me primarily by Missouri Division of Family Services (DFS) and Missouri Division of Youth Services (DYS). I moved back to Conway in 2017 where I opened Jones Counseling Services, LLC.
I have enjoyed my 20 plus years of experience in helping a large, diverse, group of individuals and their families in Arkansas and southwest Missouri four years of age and older with a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, abuse (verbal, mental, physical and/or sexual), trauma, low self-esteem, identity issues, family problems and so forth. I have helped them in different settings including my office, their homes, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, schools and churches. I see my clients individually, as couples, families and/or in groups. I have met with my clients in person face-to-face or virtually using online therapy.
My approach to therapy is based on Carl Rogers’ cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which I modify to meet the unique individual needs of each of my clients and their families. Instead of trying to solve my client’s problems, I help them identify and figure out how to solve their problems themselves. This includes making sure each client understands the pros and cons of every decision they make. I successfully help clients resolve their problems by first creating a positive relationship with each one. This is essential in earning a mutual respect between each of my clients and me, because that enables me to develop the positive therapeutic relationship I need to earn my clients’ to earn their trust and respect. Therefore, I do not judge my clients by their race, ethnicity, religious or political views, gender or sexual preferences. This along with my own life's experiences relative to having epilepsy allows me to sympathize well with others giving me the opportunity to help a wide variety of people.
Respectfully yours,
F. Dunn Jones, MA, LPC, NCC, ABDD
If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone NOW, call or text 988 (the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), or call 866-903-3787 (the National Mental Health Hotline-MHH).
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, Co-morbidity, 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, Sex Addiction, 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, Internal Family Systems
AR LPC P1803023
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Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Very calming and understanding. Really helped to give me a better outlook on navigating relationships with family and how to view things in a constructive way.
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I just recently started back up with Therapy after years of avoiding it thinking I can handle things on my own. It has been great to get with a therapist that will take the time to listen and acknowledge what I'm going through. He is great.
Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
He's one of the few good ones I've seen. He really does listen, care and understand. I'd definitely recommend him.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Francis for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
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