What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.88
About Francis Bax
Focus areas
Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Therapy
Depression
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Interpersonal
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical (DBT)
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Francis Bax
I am Fran Bax, holding multiple designations including MS, LMHC, LPC, and CASAC-Master. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Master Level Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor in NY, with an additional license as a Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada.
I have over three decades of clinical know-how, initially focused on mandatory and forensic population therapy, and counseling individuals with substance addictions. Presently, my practice is broad-based, including mental health issues like depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, career challenges, abnormal behavior disorders and more. I assist clients in dealing with physical trauma, emotional abuse and sports-related mental blocks as well.
Currently, my effort is to encourage clients to adopt healthier behaviors and create happier lives. My techniques are grounded in contemporary, evidence-informed models.
I earned my master's degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Canisius University, Buffalo, NY, in 1996. Currently, I operate my all-virtual counseling practice,"Peace, Love, and Counseling by Fran", from my cozy home's spare room.
My career route was influenced by my wife Patti, a 40-year veteran in the substance use treatment field. My initial ambition was school counseling, but a local child and family mental health clinic close to my residence changed this. I was scouted while on a walk with my dog and I joined their team, starting with helping children dealing with juvenile delinquency. This ignited a passion towards counseling those with abnormal behavior disorders tangled with the law.
In my spare time, I enjoy bowling, teaching human service classes, providing tech support and supporting my favorite National Lacrosse League teams, and I appreciate a good contemporary music concert.
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Practice names
Education and training
- Canisius University, Master's in Counseling Education
NPI number
1396977971
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What practice does Francis Bax work with?
Francis Bax works with Tava Health 2.
What are common reasons for patients to see Francis Bax?
Francis Bax frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Francis Bax on their profile.
What languages does Francis Bax speak?
Francis Bax speaks English.