Francis Clark , LPC

Francis Clark is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from William Carey University in 2003 and has worked extensively with people experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, behavior disorders, dual diagnosis, and interpersonal relationship challenges. As a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - she brings clinical training and years of practice to each client interaction.

Her counseling style is warm and accepting, focused on meeting clients where they are and building a collaborative path forward. She favors cognitive behavioral therapy because of its active, skills-based focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. That orientation supports clients who want practical tools to close the gap between their current situation and the future they envision.

Francis emphasizes communication skills, trust, and measurable change as cornerstones of effective therapy. She works with clients to design recovery plans that target shifts in thinking, mood, and behavior so individuals can move ahead rather than remain stuck. Her approach balances empathy with action to help clients make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Francis Clark

Francis Clark frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients recognize and change patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. CBT is goal-focused and often includes practical exercises to build coping skills and shift unhelpful thinking.

She also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when emotions run high or relationships are strained. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside these approaches to increase present-moment awareness and reduce rumination, which can support self-regulation and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is shaped by each client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Francis works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods fit best and adjusts the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from home or elsewhere, allowing clients to practice new skills between sessions and maintain momentum toward their goals.