Donald Ford

Donald Ford is a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor known for his expertise in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of clinical symptoms and disorders, including substance abuse, addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, low self-esteem, and personality disorders. He has a profound understanding of the persistent emotional and cognitive symptoms that arise from long-term relationship traumas and abuse, allowing him to effectively support clients of all ages grappling with severe and persistent psychopathology, including psychosis and complex behavioral challenges. Donald’s professional journey spans various settings, from private practice to long-term residential treatment facilities and psychiatric hospitals. He employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, primarily favoring Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is one of the most empirically validated treatment approaches. Additionally, he is certified in Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), a specialized trauma therapy. Along with these techniques, Donald integrates Client Centered, Solution Focused, Interpersonal, and Gestalt therapies, always keeping the clients’ aspirations and historical contexts at the forefront of the therapeutic process. His areas of expertise encompass relationships, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma, self-esteem, and communication.