Intentional Bridges

Mental Health Counseling
Coaching & Consulting

Dr. James Francis

I am Dr. James Francis (but prefer to be called James). I have a heart for counseling men and women, young adults, couples, and pastors. I keep it real, believe in second chances, and love to meet you where you are.

Let me help guide you using biblical principles on a journey of acknowledging your feelings, understanding the goals of your behavior, exploring childhood pain, and making meaning out of your sacred experiences.

Areas of Focus:

* Abuse

* Anger

* Anxiety

* Church hurt & abuse

* College and Career Issues

* Communication

* Conflict Resolution

* Depression

* Family of Origin Issues

* Grief & Loss

* Identity

* Infidelity

* Leadership Development

* Life Transitions

* Race-based Trauma

* Pornography addiction

* Resilience Development

* Spiritual Maturity and related issues

15 minute consultations are available
most Mondays and Wednesdays
from 12 p - 3 p EST.
Click to schedule.

I am taking new clients.
All services are virtual and require Zoom.
Click here to sign up.

Take a look at how I help clients overcome anxiety, depression, and negative beliefs with a biblically-based mental health approach.

Watch my interview live at United Church Atlanta about the intersection of the Bible, church and mental health. Topics explored include leadership, self-care, trauma, family of origin, accountability, relationship dynamics, and tools to help us care for our mental health.

The full service including Q & A is available here.

Dr. James Francis LMHC provides advice to a grieving couple in the need of boundaries on the television show, Divorce Court - Season 25, Episode 15. (Views and opinions expressed on the program are not necessarily endorsed by Intentional Bridges)

Click here for the full episode.

Services

  • Individual counseling, Christian counseling, life coaching, mental health therapy

    Individual

    Let Dr. James help you build a bridge from where you are to where you want to be.

  • Couples counseling, Marriage counseling, Christian Relationship Coaching, couples mental health therapy, marriage enrichment, longevity

    Couples

    Dr. Francis enjoys helping couples communicate well, resolve conflict, and build stronger relationships.

  • Premarriage counseling, engagement coaching, SYMBIS, premarital therapy

    Premarital

    The (S.Y.M.B.I.S.) Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts assessment can help you determine your marital readiness.

  • Georgia mental health, Atlanta counseling, Georgia therapy

    Atlanta Residents

    If you reside in Atlanta, please meet with me through Restoration Counseling of Atlanta.

  • Trauma, ptsd, childhood wounds

    EMDR

    Do you need to reprocess trauma or any unexplained body sensations?
    Click here to find out more.

  • Christian speakers, mental health specialist

    Speaking Engagements

    If you would like James to speak at your church, school, business, conference or organization please click here.

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