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Dr. Dena Ford

Therapist
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My therapeutic approach focuses on personal and individual narratives that enhance strengths while recognizing adversities. Through guided sessions with my patients, we will work together to explore areas of trauma and adversities that have caused significant life-long anxiety. As an educator and counselor, I understand the long-term impacts of chronic anxiety and my goal is to help you find peace through your voice of empowerment.

My approach to therapy

My counseling treatment philosophy is trauma informed and I am trained in EMDR, which allows clients to reprocess traumatic memories in a safe space with a focus on relief from the physical pain. My treatment philosophy also centers on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which aims to enhance inner strength while reducing anxiety. The traditional counselor-patient interaction occurs virtually and may also include techniques that offer a personal path toward well-being and energized aspirations.

What you can expect from me

You will learn new coping skills that will help you find peace of mind on your path to wellness. While working toward peace of mind is a therapeutic goal, past and present hardships or trauma may be revisited in efforts to reduce and relieve pain (physical and emotional) associated with those memories. My warm demeanor and sensitive approach prepare clients for this empowering journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of Central Florida, MA (Master of Arts) at Rollins College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Languages
    English