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Dr. Joida Francis, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

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

LICENSES & CERTIFICATION
LCSW: #3530
BCD: # 29465
Medicare # : Z5870Z
NPI : 1700909611

Not Accepting New Patients / Clients.

Professional experience

20yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Depression

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, Veteran and Armed Forces 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

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LCSW SW3530

Reviews

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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