About me

I attended Hendrix College where I earned my BA in clinical psychology and a minor in sociology in 1990. I graduated from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology with a MA in professional psychology in 1998. I worked for over 15 years in and around Springfield, Missouri for programs such as Boys and Girls Town of Missouri, and Head Start by helping families and other clients in their homes and other outpatient and inpatient settings The COVID pandemic taught me the importance of virtual online therapy, which I have done through BetterHelp for the last five years.

I have helped at-risk and/or emotionally-troubled youth and their families for programs such as Head Start through the Missouri Department of Human Services. This gave me the opportunity to help many children, adolescents and their families overcome a variety of problems including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues even those with traumatic experiences. I use an interactive approach based primarily on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). I listen closely to my clients to understand them, respect them as individuals and their problems, and to help them resolve their problems. I also believe that helping them understand the consequences – positive and negative of any choice they make is an important way for them to deal with the normal stressors of everyday life .

My private practice is Jones Counseling Services, LLC. My professional emphasis is on mental health empowerment – and I look forward to mentally empowering children, adolescents and you too!


Respectfully yours,
F. Dunn Jones, MA, LPC

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).

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Adoption and foster care , Attachment issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 23

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

AR LPC P1803023

Reviews

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 Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Oct 26, 2025 after therapy with Francis for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

I trust teen counseling because of him.

Written on Aug 07, 2025 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Great and very personable

Open communication and transparent

Written on Jul 05, 2025 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

So far he’s been pretty great. Even reached out when outside typical hours which I think was great. Made me feel seen.

Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I really enjoy talking to Francis he is helping me come out of my shell and work on issues I have stuffed down for alot of years. He is very personalable and down to earth. I look forward to digging deeper and addressing some of the more serious matters.

Written on May 26, 2025 after therapy with Francis for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

I wish I’d started therapy a long time ago!!! teen counseling is where it’s at. From the first session I have felt heard and so so so much better. I feel in control of my life and happy, that combination has been rare in my life. Thanks Francis!

Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Francis for 1 month

Responds in timely manner,

Written on Apr 10, 2025 after therapy with Francis for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and adhd

Francis is caring and easy to talk to. Thanks for the advice and for having me ask new questions about myself.

Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Francis for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Very easy to talk to and listens without judgement.

Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with Francis for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Very friendly and compassionate.

Written on Jan 10, 2025 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

He has been an excellent therapists who has been doing a great job working with us to fix a mess of a relationship.

Written on Dec 16, 2024 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

Great Therapist

Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Francis for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Listens to my concerns but also provides usable feedback towards addressing them. Keeps us on track by sending reference materials and worksheets, which is helpful so I'm engaged throughout the week in working towards a healthier marriage and self.

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

Love the convenience and my therapist

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

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 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

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 May 02, 2024 after therapy with Francis for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd

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 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

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 Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Francis for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd

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 Oct 31, 2023 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues

He is excellent.

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 understanding and empathetic.

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 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 09, 2023 after therapy with Francis for 11 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem

He has been supportive understanding and helpful. He has provided me with the tools and support to help myself

Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Me. Jones is very very respectful and seems to really care about my struggles. I felt so much better after my last visit.

Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

He listens and seems interested in my care

Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Francis for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Has been helpful. Even without being face to face, I feel he genuinely hears my concerns.

Written on Aug 24, 2022 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

First time in therapy and am extremely happy with the helpfulness Francis has provided in just 2 sessions.

Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Francis for 2 months

Very timely, caring, understanding.

Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Francis for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Mr. Jones is excellent at helping one manage acute anxiety. Would highly recommend him if you find it unmanageable.

Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Mr. Jones is very compassionate and responsive. I feel very comfortable opening up to him and I look forward to working with him!

Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Francis for 3 months

Dunn has been a tremendous help for my daughter and for myself with my relationship with her. We are so thankful for him.

Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Francis for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management

Professional, compassionate, considerate, extremely knowledgeable in his field.

Written on Mar 02, 2022 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

I am very pleased with my therapist. He is very helpful and listens well. I am so thankful for him.

Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Francis for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dunn provides great support and asks great questions.

Written on Nov 01, 2021 after therapy with Francis for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd

He’s legit.

Written on Jul 14, 2021 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dunn asks great questions and helps me think through what's going on while providing insight and support!

Written on Jul 05, 2021 after therapy with Francis for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

My counselor treats me with such respect and support. I feel like I have someone who has my best interest at heart. I can trust my counselor to always be there.

Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Francis for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Mr. Dunn knows what he is doing. I recommend him 100%. Very understanding and committed to help you. Wont ask for anybody else.

Written on Jun 21, 2021 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

So far Francis seems so helpful and understanding. No bad things to say. He is also flexible about scheduling which makes things easier'

Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Francis for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Francis truly helped me work through my anxiety. He was very knowledgeable and gave me great advice.

Written on Mar 11, 2021 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks

Three sessions in and he has been extremely helpful so far. Looking forward to speaking more.

Written on Oct 11, 2020 after therapy with Francis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management

Dunn makes me feel like I can talk about whatever is on my mind and heart. I appreciate his patience as well as intentional answers.

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