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Counselor, MA, LPC
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Matthew John Francis

Counselor, MA, LPC

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Austin, TX 78705
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Austin, TX 78705
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I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Art Therapy from Whitecliffe College in Auckland, New Zealand in 2015 following my Bachelor’s education at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. My clinical experience began in 2012 as a student therapist working with youth on the Autism Spectrum. This work soon developed into working with individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages facing a wide variety of challenges across public and private healthcare settings.
My Master’s program, postgraduate training, and clinical experience have equipped me with a wide variety of approaches to talk therapy as well as many Expressive and Creative Arts Therapy modalities (visual arts, dance, drama, music, digital art, play, and sand tray).
Reaching your goals for therapy can take many forms. You can expect an atmosphere of nonjudgement and curiosity in which to explore what makes you who you are. I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals, couples, and families who would benefit from a space to explore their path towards healing and their full potential.
Call or Matthew John Francis now for a free 15 minute consultation - (737) 225-6540

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Austin, TX 78705

(737) 225-6540
I currently offer virtual online therapy sessions. My immediate availability is primarily Monday to Wednesday afternoons and early evenings.
I specialize in Depression, Autism and Trauma and PTSD 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (737) 225-6540
Photo of Matthew John Francis, Counselor, MA, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Austin, TX 78705

(737) 225-6540
I currently offer virtual online therapy sessions. My immediate availability is primarily Monday to Wednesday afternoons and early evenings.
I specialize in Depression, Autism and Trauma and PTSD 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ascension
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Centivo
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Friday Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Matthew John Francis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (737) 225-6540
Photo of Matthew John Francis, Counselor, MA, LPC
Matthew John Francis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (737) 225-6540

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 78070 Matthew John Francis

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 14 years
  • Attended Whitecliffe College, New Zealand, Master of Arts in Arts Therapy, Graduated 2015

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Art Therapy Credentials Board Registered Art Therapist-Provisional 21-130 / 2021
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If you are interested and ready, I am able to support you in developing a creative process that can help enrich life as a whole.
Photo of Matthew John Francis, Counselor, MA, LPC
Matthew John Francis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 225-6540
"
If you are interested and ready, I am able to support you in developing a creative process that can help enrich life as a whole.
Photo of Matthew John Francis, Counselor, MA, LPC
Matthew John Francis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 225-6540

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Autism
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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My training and experience have continued to reinforce the uniqueness of each person's journey. Labels can be useful in finding common ground with others who have healed, but they do not define you. My goal in helping you name your struggles is to help you discover how to grow through them and better realize your potential.
Photo of Matthew John Francis, Counselor, MA, LPC
Matthew John Francis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 225-6540
"
My training and experience have continued to reinforce the uniqueness of each person's journey. Labels can be useful in finding common ground with others who have healed, but they do not define you. My goal in helping you name your struggles is to help you discover how to grow through them and better realize your potential.
Photo of Matthew John Francis, Counselor, MA, LPC
Matthew John Francis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 225-6540

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino , 
Pacific Islander

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Blind Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino , 
Pacific Islander

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eclectic
  • Expressive Arts
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Jungian
  • Multicultural
  • Music Therapy
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Most of my clients use the first few sessions to help me understand what brought them to therapy, what is most important to them about their situation and themselves, and what approach will be a good start. Treatment planning is an important way for me to ensure I have understood you. Continuing to revisit our plan and hone our approach is an important way to gauge how therapy can be most helpful.
Photo of Matthew John Francis, Counselor, MA, LPC
Matthew John Francis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 225-6540
"
Most of my clients use the first few sessions to help me understand what brought them to therapy, what is most important to them about their situation and themselves, and what approach will be a good start. Treatment planning is an important way for me to ensure I have understood you. Continuing to revisit our plan and hone our approach is an important way to gauge how therapy can be most helpful.
Photo of Matthew John Francis, Counselor, MA, LPC
Matthew John Francis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 225-6540

Location

Primary Location

Austin, TX 78705

(737) 225-6540

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I currently offer virtual online therapy sessions. My immediate availability is primarily Monday to Wednesday afternoons and early evenings.
Photo of Matthew John Francis, Counselor, MA, LPC
Matthew John Francis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (737) 225-6540
"
I currently offer virtual online therapy sessions. My immediate availability is primarily Monday to Wednesday afternoons and early evenings.
Photo of Matthew John Francis, Counselor, MA, LPC
Matthew John Francis
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (737) 225-6540