Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Morgan Francis
Psy.D., LPC
With over 20 years in the mental health field, Dr. Francis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. She specializes in the treatment of Body Image and Eating Disorders, Self Empowerment, Sexual Compulsive Behavior, Mood Disorders, Relationships, and Trauma. At Psychological Counseling Services alongside Dr. Ralph Earle and Dr. Marcus Earle, Dr. Francis treated sexual compulsivity for ten years. In 2017, Dr. Francis founded, Scottsdale Premier Counseling, a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona providing individual, couples and group therapy.
Dr. Francis is on a mission to end the stigma of mental health. Dr. Francis’ approach is compassionate care-fronting and she will help you get to the bottom of the problems creating havoc in your life. Together, you and Dr. Francis will identify past traumas, current stressors, and future fears that are holding you back from living your life to the fullest. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and transformational therapeutic techniques. While providing a safe environment, Dr. Francis is committed to providing individualized treatment, working with you to identify your goals, and develop a specific plan of action to reach your goals.
Dr. Francis is an expert in her field and serves as the Mental Health Expert for 12 News Arizona. You can find her on Wellness Wednesdays discussing topics related to mental health. Dr. Francis is a nationally recognized treatment specialist whose work has been frequently featured in the media including BBC News, Fox 10 Phoenix Morning Show, Lulu Lemon, Powerhouse Women, So Scottsdale Magazine, The Know Women, Arizona Foothills Magazine, and much more.
Dr. Francis expanded her clinical expertise with launching her Online Courses. Her first course, “Bye Bye Body Blame: You deserve To Love Your Body Without Having To Lose Weight” helps you transform your body image by reclaiming your power and making peace with your body weight and shape. Dr. Francis also created a Body Image Training Program for professionals who are looking to deepen their work as a clinician and help foster a healthy body image with their clients. For those needing help with their relationship with food, Dr. Francis developed an online course on “How to Become an Intuitive Eater”. Lastly, she developed, “Loving Yourself Through Loss” to help those that are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Dr. Francis resides in Arizona with her husband, three young children, and their dog. You can find her teaching spin classes at the Village Health Club at DC Ranch on the weekends or serving on various boards within the community.
