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Donald Ford

Therapist
12 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have 14+ years of experience focused on treating a variety of clinical symptoms and disorders including substance abuse, addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, low self-esteem, and personality disorders. I have also worked with a number of individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community. I have often treated clients who have experienced persistent and varied emotional and cognitive symptoms resulting from situational stressors to long term trauma.

My approach to therapy

Our work will always start with forming a real, trusting relationship.

I am trained in and utilize a myriad of techniques that are best tailored to my clients needs and learning style such as Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Mindfulness Based, and EMDR. I help individuals of all ages struggling with life dissatisfaction to develop the skills and experience to live healthy, productive, and positive lives.

What you can expect from me

I will tailor my approach to your unique needs. I help clients work with whatever resources they have, to connect (or reconnect) to things they find most meaningful in life. You will learn to build on your innate strengths and talents and begin a journey of exploration and discovery that will help you achieve your goals, aspirations, and objectives. Therapy will be about both reducing symptoms and increasing your ability to do the things that make your life worth living.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Humorous, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at American School of Professional Psychology at Argost University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Florida Blue, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Art Therapy, Schema, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1205 North Franklin Street Ste 220
    Tampa, FL 33602