James E. Francis, Jr., EdD, LMHC FL, LPC GA

I am Dr. Francis but prefer for you to call me James. I keep it real, believe in second chances, and love to meet you where you are. My heart is for counseling men, young adults, couples, and pastors. As a first-generation Jamaican-American son of a pastor, I feel blessed and uniquely gifted to relate well to diverse cultures.

If you are struggling with issues such as anxiety, anger, depression, life transitions, church hurt and abuse, or race-related trauma, I would be honored to listen and walk with you to a place of healing. I may also provide guidance for those lacking in resilience and spiritual maturity.

Many people have difficulty acknowledging their feelings, understanding the goals of their behavior, exploring childhood pain, and making meaning out of their stories. Together we can work toward building structure and accountability, and increase your awareness of the growth you are experiencing that you may at times forget to acknowledge.

For couples, communication is critical. I have helped others like you to recognize dysfunctional communication patterns, replace negative beliefs about themself and their partner, and biblically realign their marriage.

If you are planning to marry and want to get a head start on building a strong relationship together, I can help. Meeting together, we can determine your marital readiness using the Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts assessment.

Credentials, Education & Training

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor, Georgia – LPC013414
LMHC – Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida – MH21427
EMDR Certified – https://www.emdria.org/directory/people/james-francis/
Licensed Minister with the Church of God – Cleveland, TN.
SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Premarital & Marital Enrichment Facilitator

Education

Doctor of Education, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY.
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Cleveland, TN.
Bachelor of Fine Art in Graphic Design/Art and Humanities, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL.

Additional Training & Experience

Handle with Care: Crisis Intervention Training Instructor
Resilience and Spiritual Maturity Development
Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy
Negative Core Belief Identification
Pastoral Care and Counseling
Leadership Development
Trauma-Informed Care
Spiritual Abuse

For Speaking Engagements

Please visit James’ website: www.intentionalbridges.com

James’ Schedule

These are the days and times that James is usually available to meet with clients. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us.

DAY	TIME	LOCATION	INDIV RATE	COUPLES RATE
Tuesday	8:00-7:00p	Online	$150	$165
Thursday	8:00-7:00p	Online	$150	$165
Friday	1:00-7:00p	Online	$150	$165
NOTES: – The rate for the initial session is an additional $10. – The premarital counseling rate is $110 (with initial assessment fee of $35)For premarital counseling, a consultation with one or both partners is required and available on most Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Alternative consultation times can be requested.