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A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY:
I am a Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner with over 18+ years of
experience, treating patients / clients who have a variety of social,
emotional, psychological, psychiatric with overlapping legal and
medical concerns.
My experience also covers a wide spectrum of treatment settings:
In-Home Therapy; Outpatient Treatment; In-Patient Psychiatric
Treatment; Partial Hospitalization; Long Term Care Facilities;
Christian Counseling & Development Settings; Addiction Treatment
Facilities and the Telemedicine System.
SPECIALTIES:
Christian Counseling
Mood Disorders
Some Psychotic Disorders
Addictions
Cluster B Personality Disorders: NPD & BPD
Dual Diagnosis (psychological /psychiatric and Medical
Forensic Clinical Social work
CREDENTIALS:
EDUCATION
B.Sc. (Hons) Sociology & Law
M.S.W. Clinical Social Work
Th.D / PhD Biblical Systematic Theology /
. M.H. Counseling & Psychotherapy
Additional areas of focus:Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sex Addiction, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Joida Francis. 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.
Dr. Joida Francis has been an absolute saviour for my mental health. He is wise and respectful and makes me feel normal for my problems. I have found peace over the last three months, reduced my anxiety and increased my self-esteem. I would highly recommend him!!
Written on Jan 07, 2024 after therapy with Joida for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
he is very knowledgeable with lots of experience
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Joida for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr Francis has been great to work with. He understands me and talks to me in a way that I can understand him.
Written on Sep 17, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 10 months on issues concerning depression, and self esteem
Dr Francis has been nothing short of amazing! My mental health has improved so much in the short time we have been working together. I'm doing better in my relationship and my professional life as well. Dr Francis is a true professional and I wouldn't be where I am without his help
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coaching, and adhd
The most excellent highest calibre, psychological care you could ever receive!!!
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr. Francis is a highly trained and experienced therapist. He has helped me immensely.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Dr Francis has been nothing short of amazing! His approach and methods have allowed me to open up in ways I have never done before. I honestly look forward to our sessions together as he brings a peace with him and I do not experience often. Thank you Dr Francis for taking the time with me and your patience with me as well!
Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Amazing therapist
Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Gentle and understanding demeanor. Dr. Francis is very wise and insightful!
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
10/10 Human being. Strongly recommend
Written on Jan 05, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Francis is personable, flexible, and his patience in understanding and gathering information aids him in guiding you through the process of your journey
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
I appreciate Dr. Francis and his method of seeking to understand in order to make an informed diagnosis.
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He is awesome.
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Francis is very attentive and knows how to put things into perspective for me as an individual. I'm very fortunate to have him.
Written on Oct 07, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Francis is an amazing therapist he truly listens and offers honest feedback and sound advice
Written on Oct 07, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Francis has been engaging and connecting to my conversations.
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Francis has been key to my healing past trauma in a professional manner. He's very insightful and often gives suggestions that help me move forward.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Love it!
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
It has been truly great thus far having Dr Francis as my therapist. He understands my concerns, he listens, and he is committed to helping me. I love his expertise too.
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr.Francis is a a great therapist. From day one he took the time to get to know me and even shared some of his own experiences to let me know he has been there. This gave me hope that things will change for me. He is gentle and kind, each time i leave a session I feel encouraged and uplifted. My only regret is that i didn’t start with him sooner.
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
So far so good! Dr. Francis is very competent and has a great way of communicating his thoughts.
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I am extremely pleased with Dr. Francis as my therapist.
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Welcoming!
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and coping with life changes
He is great.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
It’s been great working with him!
Written on Jul 28, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
He is extremely competent, compassionate, intelligent, and qualified. I highly recommend him!
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Exceptional
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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