About me

A Brief Biography:
I am a Licensed General Psychotherapist, with over 18+ years experience in the treatment of a wide cross-section of Individuals, Families and Marital Couples with a variety of psychological difficulties.
My first introduction to the treatment of the family was as a Youth and Associate Minister of a large religious organization. This was followed by my work as a Family Psychotherapist at a large Drug Alcohol & Addiction Treatment Facility.

Further I worked with families in an Outpatient Treatment Setting providing treatment for marital discord, and various family difficulties. Of course, these were done in the collaboration with other medical practitioners such as Primary Care Physicians, Psychiatrist, and other clinicians of Dental, Cosmetic and Bariatric medicine.

In addition, a systems approach was adopted in the treatment
of families within an inpatient and long term care settings. Here various neuro-degenerative and medical complaints were treated for the psychological, psychiatric and social impact from these conditions.

SPECIALTIES:
Pastoral Counseling
Emotional Disorders
Some Psychiatric Disorder
Suicide Prevention and Recovery
Addictions
Personality Disorders

CREDENTIALS:
Education:
BSc(Hons) Sociology & Law
MSW Clinical Social Work
ThD/PhD Theology/Counseling (Clinical Mental Health)
Licenses / Certifications
LCSW: FL. # SW 3530
BCD: # 29465


I am not currently accepting new Patients/Clients!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Grief
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
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 , Read more...

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

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

FL LCSW SW3530

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Joida Francis. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Oct 14, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Francis is incredible. He provides valuable perspective and his treatment models are tremendously helpful.

Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 9 months on issues concerning relationship

He is great. Very insightful, calm, and helpful

Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Joida for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Francis is knowledgeable and provides care with compassion. I like the fact that he has a degree in Theology because my core values are based on God’s word.
I will definitely recommend him.

Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Based on what I have experienced, Dr.Francis really understand my situation and concern about what ive been through and what i hope from sessions with him, and hes not only giving me advices but he also encouraging with thoughtful words. Thank You for helping me

Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Joida for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

My husband and I love Dr. Francis! He was more thorough, from the very first session, than any other therapist either of us has talked to. He is so flexible and adapts as we uncover different issues with each have.

Work with me!