Therapist profile
Donald Ford, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Addiction and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH12129
- NPI
- 1477818953
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- CBT focus
- Mindfulness tools
- Relationship work
About Donald
Donald Ford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and codependency-related concerns. He also supports people coping with grief, eating issues, bipolar mood shifts, caregiver strain, and work or career stress.
In sessions he focuses on practical, problem-solving work. He often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behaviors. He combines that with client-centered conversation to understand what matters most to each person. Mindfulness practices are used to help manage distress in the moment.
His background includes work across outpatient and residential settings and in psychiatric hospitals. That experience shapes how he responds to strong emotional reactions and complex situations. He has treated people struggling with long-term effects of relationship trauma and with patterns that leave them relying on others to the point of their own harm.
When someone comes for help, the emphasis is on clear goals and steady steps. Sessions include skills practice, attention to how relationships affect mood, and ways to reduce harmful behaviors related to substance use or eating. He also brings approaches aimed at improving communication and reducing reactivity in close relationships.
People can expect direct, structured sessions that mix talk, skills, and mindfulness practice. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted as needed. Online options should be confirmed before booking.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says to help them clarify goals and next steps. Online sessions use that same conversational style to explore relationship patterns and emotional responses.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises. In virtual sessions this can include homework, thought records, and step-by-step behavioral experiments tailored to daily life challenges like people-pleasing or substance urges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. When used online, DBT skills practice can help with intense reactions, boundary-setting, and reducing impulsive behavior in relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on their priorities.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and making shorter check-ins easier to arrange. Different session styles serve different needs, so confirm the current session formats before booking. The emphasis is on making therapy usable in everyday life - practicing skills between sessions, applying tools to real situations, and building clearer boundaries without promising specific results.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does he help with people-pleasing and codependency?
Yes. He lists codependency and relationship issues among his focus areas and works on boundary and communication skills.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, problem-focused approach with cognitive behavioral techniques plus client-centered talk and mindfulness practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working in outpatient, residential, and hospital settings with a range of concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are used for therapy?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.