Donna J. Ford is a highly skilled therapist with a Master's degree in counseling from the University of Cincinnati, equipped with over 20 years of diverse experience. As a licensed counselor and LPCC-S, she has dedicated her career to helping adults, youth, and transitional-aged young people navigate various mental health challenges and substance use issues in community settings. Well-versed in evidence-based therapeutic models such as Functional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure Trauma Therapy, Donna employs these methodologies to foster resilience and promote healthier lifestyles. Her specialty lies in enhancing life quality through a strengths-based, relational approach, which emphasizes individual strengths, mitigates risk factors, and strengthens social support networks. With a commitment to a person-centered practice, Donna values the unique insights and needs of each client, ensuring that effective and compassionate care is at the heart of her therapeutic process.