Dr. Nicole Ford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
About Nicole
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working in both private and public sectors . Life changes happen and I work with clients to build coping and resiliency skills. I help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, racial identity, self-esteem, and confidence Respect, empathy, and listening provide the foundation for any dialog and treatment plan. Your unique and specific needs are addressed in a collaborative manner whereby you are the expert. Think about it this way, you’re in the driver seat and I’m the GPS system that provide directions based on the information you provide. You decide what goals to work on and your amount of effort as demonstrated by actionable steps. Occasionally, we may have to re-route when the interventions are not providing the desired outcome. We discuss the best way to get to your destination with regular check-ins to gauge if the sessions are effective for you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
What Nicole helps with
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Nicole works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Dr Ford is knowledgeable and VERY good at transferring her knowledge, in ways easily understood by a layperson, that help me address my personal roadblocks/concerns. She gives actionable advice and yet respects my "final choice" actions. Because of her, I have benefited from sustainable actions that are make me more fulfilled and joyful.”
- “Very easy to talk to. Knowledgeable. Only my first session but I left it feeling a little better”
- “Excellent communicator and great listener. I highly recommend her”
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- “I am very pleased with Dr. Ford. We are doing great work together.”
- “The exact support/help I've been looking for! Not only does she listen, when she speaks she first seeks undertsnading of what she heard , offers opposing viewpoints when appropriate and then offers options on how to deal with my concerns I really like her ability to keep me out of the past and looking toward the future in hopes that my actions yield the results I desire. I can't believe I "lucked" out with my first assigned counselor!”
- “Dr. Ford is an exceptional therapist and has been patient with me. Her process allows me to feel comfortable being vulnerable and make the difficult changes I need, in order to create the life I desire.”
- “Wonderful”
- “Im a still a new patient of Dr. Ford's but so far she has had excellent insights into the issues that Im dealing with and goals that I wish to accomplish. I feel very positive about the start of my journey and really believe that if I put in the work Dr. Ford will help me develope and grow into the well rounded, driven successful individual I know is inside of me.”
- “She is incredible!! She listens closely and works perfectly with me to learn different topics on how different things affect our moods, mental health, etc”
- “Excellent!”
- “Working with Dr. Ford has helped me through one of the most difficult and emotional seasons of my life. She’s compassionate, nonjudgmental, and creates a space where I feel safe to be completely honest. She’s helped me unpack my emotions, communicate more clearly, and start rebuilding trust in myself and my relationship. I’m truly grateful for her support and guidance — it’s made a real difference.”
- “It was refreshing to speak to Dr Ford about a variety of issues. She was attentive and gave great feedback during the conversation”
- “She is awesome!”
- “Dr. Ford is a treasure! Her capacity to show up, pay attention, listen deeply, and be a true “witness” in service to her clients leaves them feeling somehow less alone…seen…hopeful. Dr. Ford weaves together her clinical knowledge, her wisdom, and her genuine empathy in the most impactful way.”
- “Loved our first session!”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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