about the author

F. Francis Jones is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Georgia who, for more than 20 years, has worked with children, adolescents, and adults to assist them with overcoming a variety of personal and difficult challenges. He also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at a community college where he has been teaching psychology for more than 8 years.

While working in the field of mental health, Jones has provided therapeutic services in settings that have included: private practice, in-home treatment, school based, residential and day treatment facilities. He has assisted couples and families with working through, “growing through,” and resolving issues which may have been producing toxic experiences and dysfunctional behaviors within the home.

Prior to becoming a therapist, Jones was an on-air radio personality in Chicago (WGCI radio) as well as on Guam (KUAM). In between those experiences he created and hosted his own music video television show, Kickin’ It!  which aired for two seasons on NBC in Chicago. Jones then relocated to Southern California where he worked behind the scenes on a variety of television programs.

F. Francis Jones earned his Master of Arts Degree in Psychology while attending Phillips Graduate Institute in Encino, California, and his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois.

Jones currently works in the private practice setting as he continues to strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others. It has always been his desire to serve with the goal of helping people to gain a better understanding of themselves and others. He hopes to inspire people to find ways to heal and grow through their emotional wounds and personal challenges.

Some of his hobbies and interests include Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, photography, DJing/mixing and spending time with his wife Laurie and their dog Buddy.