Francis Clark

Empowering practical change through collaborative therapy

LPC Mississippi

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Francis

Francis Clark is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with two decades of clinical experience who helps people address stress, mood concerns, addiction, relationship hurdles, and many other life challenges.

Background and approach

She centers her work on practical strategies that reduce distress and promote clearer thinking, and she prefers approaches that encourage changes in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Her practice emphasizes an inviting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients are met where they are.

Francis draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core method while also integrating DBT skills, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques when they suit a person's goals. She aims to close the gap between a client’s current situation and the life they want by building communication skills, trust, and actionable plans.

Working collaboratively, she supports people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma and loss, caregiving stress, chronic illness, ADHD, anger and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns. Based in Mississippi, Francis translates her years of practice into focused, skill-based work that helps clients move forward rather than remain stuck.

Evidence-Informed Methods Delivered Online

Francis commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for shifting mood and behavior. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and present-moment awareness that can ease crises and improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and the challenges they face, then tailors a mix of CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based techniques to fit those needs rather than relying on a single method.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access that fits varied schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it possible to engage in focused, skills-oriented work from home or another convenient location while maintaining continuity of care and timely support between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting and career concerns, ADHD, and many related focus areas.

What is the therapist's general approach or style?

Her style is warm and accepting, focusing on meeting clients where they are and using active, skill-based methods to change thoughts, moods, and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

Francis has 20 years of experience in the mental health field and has worked with a wide spectrum of clients across mood, behavioral, and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds the LPC credential with the designation MS LPC 1838 and practices out of Mississippi.

Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available with this therapist?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English