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Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor

Austin C. Francis

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
57 South Main Street, Suite 409, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 253-1679
Let's Connect (540) 253-1679
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I am a licensed professional counselor in Harrisonburg, VA with specialized training for trauma counseling, biofeedback, and equine assisted psychotherapy (as an add-on to office-based sessions). I believe that the symptoms we experience are from hurt parts of ourselves that have been disconnected or hidden, and healing comes from rebuilding that relationship within yourself and with others. I enjoy taking the journey alongside my clients as they build awareness of how their inner world impacts relationships, so that they can find safety, comfort, protection, and joy again in themselves and the world around them.
I am trained in parts work, DBT, biofeedback, and somatic experiential therapies. My approach to counseling is trauma-focused and based in relationship with self and others. I believe in using a somatic experiential approach with use of movement, rhythm, experiential regulation tactics, and exploration of inner parts of one's identity/sense of self.
I believe that we all experience hurt in relationships, with self and with others, that can shape our inner self-talk and our ability to handle the emotions or turmoils in life. However, each of us can find inner healing from the most painful of experiences by connecting into ourselves and learning our trauma patterns. I want to join you in that journey!
Call or Austin C. Francis now for a free 15 minute consultation - (540) 253-1679

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Aurora Counseling & Well-being

57 South Main Street

Suite 409

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

(540) 253-1679
Telehealth options available! Now also offering equine therapy add-on services!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Mood Disorders 
Let's Connect (540) 253-1679
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Aurora Counseling & Well-being

57 South Main Street

Suite 409

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

(540) 253-1679
Telehealth options available! Now also offering equine therapy add-on services!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Mood Disorders 

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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I provide an invoice to my clients to submit to their insurance company for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 253-1679
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT
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I provide an invoice to my clients to submit to their insurance company for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 253-1679
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701008783 Austin C Francis
  • In Practice for 8 Years
  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified DBT Professional, Certified HeartMath Biofeedback PESI, Inc./Evergreen Certifications, HeartMath / 2024
  • Certificate from Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy The Embody Lab / 2023
  • Attended Liberty University , Graduated 2016
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My experience includes working with adolescents & adults, and specific training in trauma counseling, with focus on mind-body integration.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 253-1679
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT
"
My experience includes working with adolescents & adults, and specific training in trauma counseling, with focus on mind-body integration.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 253-1679
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Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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I believe that the counseling relationship is most important, so I spend time getting to know my clients beyond just the reasons for coming to therapy. I then work on helping you to build awareness of your sensory experience, and explore how that impacts your perceptions. We will then work together to build relationship within yourself to be able to be more genuine in relationships with others.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 253-1679
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT
"
I believe that the counseling relationship is most important, so I spend time getting to know my clients beyond just the reasons for coming to therapy. I then work on helping you to build awareness of your sensory experience, and explore how that impacts your perceptions. We will then work together to build relationship within yourself to be able to be more genuine in relationships with others.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 253-1679
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Biofeedback
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
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I come from a parts-work perspective, which is to explore what within yourself is responding to certain situations/triggers/needs, and to build relationship with your genuine, core, Self, so that you can show up in a more grounded, centered way in your life. I use sensory integration, somatic awareness practices, and experiential modalities such as equine therapy and biofeedback.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 253-1679
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT
"
I come from a parts-work perspective, which is to explore what within yourself is responding to certain situations/triggers/needs, and to build relationship with your genuine, core, Self, so that you can show up in a more grounded, centered way in your life. I use sensory integration, somatic awareness practices, and experiential modalities such as equine therapy and biofeedback.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (540) 253-1679
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT

Location

Primary Location

Aurora Counseling & Well-being

57 South Main Street

Suite 409

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

(540) 253-1679

Email me

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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Telehealth options available! Now also offering equine therapy add-on services!
Call for a free consultation now - (540) 253-1679
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT
"
Telehealth options available! Now also offering equine therapy add-on services!
Call for a free consultation now - (540) 253-1679
Photo of Austin C. Francis, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT, Licensed Professional Counselor
Austin C. Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT