He is a good listener and he does know how to guide lost people like me. I’m glad I get to talk to him here so I can face myself clearly.
Donald Ford, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Donald is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Donald. View 13 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
Don is kind, thoughtful and very competent. In a short period of time he’s given me so many important things to think about.
More about Donald
- 13 years' experience
- Male
- LMHC
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Master's Level Addiction Professional who has focused on diagnosing and treating a variety of clinical symptoms and disorders including substance abuse, addictions, eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, as well as low self-esteem for over 10 years. I have often treated clients who have experienced persistent and varied emotional and cognitive symptoms resulting from long-term relationship traumas and abuse. I have worked with individuals of all ages with severe and persistent psychopathology, including psychosis and severe behavioral and relationship problems. I have worked in all settings, from private practice to long term residential treatment facilities, as well as psychiatric hospitals.
I have developed an appreciation for each client's perspective, unique needs, and challenges in treatment. I prefer to work in the framework of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic modality, one of the most empirically validated treatment approaches. I am also certified in Traumatic Incident Reduction, or TIR, a therapeutic procedure that allows a person to desensitize painful experiences and reduce or eliminate the negative impact of traumatic, overwhelming events. I often integrate other theoretical orientations of therapy such as Client Centered, Solution Focused, Interpersonal, and Gestalt, focusing on reaching the client's goal(s) in therapy in addition to addressing and working to resolve the historical problem(s) that led to the distressing experience(s) that made the individual(s) seek help. Areas of expertise include addiction (substance and process), eating disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, and communication.
Specialties
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Donald Ford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477818953.
- LMHC · Florida · MH12129 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Donald Ford
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
He is a good listener and he does know how to guide lost people like me. I’m glad I get to talk to him here so I can face myself clearly.
Don is kind, thoughtful and very competent. In a short period of time he’s given me so many important things to think about.
I really appreciate the help you have provided through these months of working together. I’ve been told by numerous people a change they see in me. Some days are a struggle but other days they see a change that they love. You’ve helped me find ways to manage my stress, anxiety, sadness and often times the feelings of being overwhelmed. Thank you!
He is thoughtful and thorough in his expertise. I have been shared my stories with him about a month and it makes me stable and comfortable. His careful guidance and suggestions are like a torch in dark forest. I am encouraged and build lots of positive perspectives through him. Very much do appreciate it. I think I'm very lucky to meet him with this chance.
Donald was my first counselor ever and I couldn’t have asked for a better one. He is encouraging, warm and it seems like he truly cares about his patients. He is open, very non-judgmental, willing to listen and express his honest opinion about someone’s issues. I appreciate his help very much.
So far the whole experience has been sensational. Maybe I’ve been lucky and got matched with someone really good first time around. Donald has been fantastic, listening and offering advice along the line. I couldn’t have hoped for better.
I have been working with Donald for the past few weeks and I’m really pleased we were matched. He is clearly very knowledgeable and I find that he is easy to talk to and always has valuable suggestions and advice. I definitely wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Donald.
Love this service, worth every penny. I was very down in the gutter and emotionally drained from the past trauma I've dealt with over the years, Donald Ford pulled me up and dusted me off. I've done a complete 360 since I've started counseling. Kicked my eight year long weed addiction, got a job, and enrolled back into college after a 2 year break. Thank you BetterHelp!
Donald has been so great and has provided me ways to help myself and since I talked to him, I am happy with how I am now, I do struggle sometimes, but I'm having more good days than bad.
Donald is great. He's thoughtful, caring, intelligent and compassionate. He's really helping me.
Donald has been great always very responsive, and supportive. This is my first experience with counseling and it has been great.
Donald has brought so much light into my life. I've been going through some hard times this year and since speaking with Donald my life quality and mood have improved significantly. He is an excellent listener, he genuinely cares so much, he's very committed and consistent. He has a wide range of tools, much experience and knowledge he can match with your obstacles in life to get through them. I'd recommend Donald for anyone in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Donald!!
Donald is very supportive and provides great feedback.
Frequently asked questions
Does Donald Ford offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Donald Ford works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Donald Ford speak?
Donald Ford speaks English.
How many years of experience does Donald Ford have?
Donald Ford has 13 years of experience.
Where is Donald Ford licensed to practice?
Donald Ford is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Donald Ford accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Donald Ford accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Donald Ford offer?
Donald Ford offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Donald Ford?
Donald Ford can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Donald Ford?
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