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Francis Bellow III, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Francis is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Francis. View 39 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Louisiana and Oregon

Recent reviews

Francis has helped me learn many skills to manage and address my anxiety.

Reviewed August 2024

Being matched with my therapist Francis is simply the best thing that's ever happened to me

Reviewed July 2024

More about Francis

  • 5 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana and Oregonwith 5 years counseling experience and over 10 years in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, anger management and self-esteem. I believe that it is important to listen to the client. The therapeutic process is driven by the clients expressed goals and needs.

My counseling style is empathetic, nurturing, nonjudgmental and client centered. I take an eclectic approach to counseling with a primary therapeutic modalities that include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Taking this step is commendable and I would like to encourage you to continue on your journey of wellness. Therapy is life altering and eye opening, it's sometimes scary and difficult, but at the end of the process a better version of yourself is revealed. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this journey with you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Anger management Self esteem Depression Addictions Relationship issues Grief Coping with life changes

Licenses

Francis Bellow III's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871007336.

  • LPC · Louisiana · 6190 · Expires June 2025
  • LPC · Oregon · c6556 · Expires January 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Francis Bellow III

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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Francis has helped me learn many skills to manage and address my anxiety.

Reviewed August 2024

Being matched with my therapist Francis is simply the best thing that's ever happened to me

Reviewed July 2024

Was very helpful in getting me through a hard relationship issue. Helped me re-think my reactions and restructure my communication for better relationships.

Reviewed July 2024

Francis is very professional and listens to understand what you’re saying. He helps you understand situation without being pushy. He is nonjudgmental, comes down to your level of understanding and help you get to where you need to be.

Reviewed June 2024

Great therapist. Listens, gives useful advise and tools for dealing with a number of issues.

Reviewed June 2024

I clicked immediately with Francis. He does an excellent job of keeping me on track and holding me accountable.

Reviewed May 2024

My favorite therapist ever.

Reviewed April 2024

Francis has been extremely helpful in guiding me through my grief. I would highly recommend him to anyone grieving a loved one.

Reviewed March 2024

My life has changed for the better ever since meeting with Francis

Reviewed February 2024

Has given me many helpful suggestions and is helping me to make better decisions, respond in a more positive way

Reviewed January 2024

Great!

Reviewed December 2023

My favorite therapist I have ever had and I have had many in my 53 years. I use via my EAP but will prob sign up myself so I can continue.

Reviewed November 2023

Francis is an amazing therapist. A great listener who always provides non-bias feedback. They create a safe space for critical thinking about life, habits, and anxieties, and everything in between. They always provide many different options and routines in order to help facilitate personal growth.

Reviewed June 2023

Francis has been excellent to work with. I initially started therapy after the loss of a close friend, but with his help, I've seen substantial improvements with managing stress and managing emotions in all aspects of my life. I have a better relationship with my wife and children because of it, and will be forever grateful for the help he's given me.

Reviewed May 2023

Francis has been a life saver. He listens to me with no judgment and offers me ways to deal with situations.

Reviewed May 2023

Bery very happy with Francis and better help!!

Reviewed March 2023

Francis helped me get thru a rough patch in my life and set a good plan going forward to keeep the stress down. I’d recommend him to anyone!!

Reviewed March 2023

A really great therapist for helping learn to change negative and unhealthy perspectives on the self and life issues and replace them with more realistic and productive attitudes and beliefs. He is a great listener and creates a safe environment to talk things out in. He has definitely been helpful I’m only switching therapist because I need to try to find one that specializes in helping people learn to live well with ADHD now that I have my diagnosis.

Reviewed February 2023

Francis has been very helpful in my therapy. He is patient kind and understanding, he gives me many ideas to help with my therapy.

Reviewed February 2023

He is a great listener and offers wonderful guidance.

Reviewed February 2023

I have been working with Francis for a few weeks. He is open and accepting, which make it extremely easy to open up to him. He has given me skills to use to help deal with anxiety. Getting those skills right away makes me feel more grounded and like I can look deeper into what is causing my anxiety.

Reviewed January 2023

He has helped me so much. I feel human again for the first time in years. I cant thank him enough. 10/10

Reviewed January 2023

Mr. Francis has been very supportive, caring, and understanding and has significantly helped me through a lot since I've started with him.

Reviewed September 2022

Having my counseling session with Francis has been very helpful

Reviewed September 2022

He is very helpful in establishing a comfortable and safe place to learn how to effectively communicate things.

Reviewed August 2022

I’ve had a wonderful experience with Francis as he’s helped me through a variety of difficult personal issues. He’s a thoughtful listener and provides meaningful feedback based on my priorities and prior conversations.

Reviewed July 2022

Highly recommend! He's easy to talk to. He listens intently and offers solutions and perspective. I leave the session feeling like I have a plan and emotional burdens feel lighter.

Reviewed July 2022

Francis is a good listener and keeps in touch beyond the sessions.. would recommend to anyone

Reviewed June 2022

So appreciate Francis Bellows’ international listening &then thoughtful coaching w/ clear strategies & resources.

Reviewed June 2022

I have enjoyed my sessions. He provides me with tools to work on. Things that I can use in the future in an instance. Really helpful.

Reviewed June 2022

I love Francis! I feel seen and heard and respected. He doesn't use jargon at all and if I am confused by the concepts he's teaching me, he's happy to explain in a different way

Reviewed June 2022

What a tremendous blessing it’s been to have an open and fresh mind such as Francis, guiding me through my journey. Very considerate and the various exercises to get a better understanding was amazing. It changed my outlook on myself and life! I highly recommend!

Reviewed April 2022

Francis has been great to work with. He asks questions that make me think.

Reviewed March 2022

Francis is calm, precise, asks questions, and provides tools to help me with the items I have expressed needing to work on. I am very pleased with my experience so far!

Reviewed February 2022

Francis is amazing! He is a great listener and is very thoughful inhis insights!

Reviewed January 2022

I've had the pleasure of talking with Francis for a few months now. He's got a great sense of humor and is very easy to talk to. He speaks very professionally but he also talks to you like a friend. He is not afraid to tell it like it is, and he really works hard to help you reach your personal goals. He's helped me to realize a lot of things I've never noticed about not only myself, but the people around me, allowing me to build better relationships, in all aspects, moving forward. I couldn't have chosen a better match for a counselor if I'd tried!

Reviewed January 2022

Francis has been great. I am a new client and he is helping me out a lot.

Reviewed November 2021

I always felt comfortable talking about anything with Francis. He helped me pinpoint a lot of underlying causes for what I was struggling with. He tells it like it is in and is very helpful in obtaining an optimistic stance on any problem I had. He’s also got a sense of humor which made our counseling sessions comfortable as well as insightful.

Reviewed August 2021

Francis has a calm, centered energy and a friendly, good-humoted nature. Of all the counselors I've had, I think I vibe with him the best. I would easily recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Francis Bellow III offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Francis Bellow III works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Francis Bellow III speak?

Francis Bellow III speaks English.

How many years of experience does Francis Bellow III have?

Francis Bellow III has 5 years of experience.

Where is Francis Bellow III licensed to practice?

Francis Bellow III is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Oregon.

Does Francis Bellow III accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Francis Bellow III does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Francis Bellow III?

Francis Bellow III can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Francis Bellow III?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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