Donald Ford, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Donald Ford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 13 years of clinical experience.
- License MH12129 · Florida Expires March 2027
- NPI 1477818953 · national registry
- Experience and languages 13+ years in practice English
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About Donald
Donald Ford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 13 years of clinical experience. He helps people struggling with addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress related to caregiving or work. Donald listens for what matters most and aims to make sessions direct and useful.
He brings experience from hospitals, residential treatment, and independent practice. That background informs how he responds to serious and persistent symptoms, including crisis-level needs and complex trauma histories.
Background and approach
He uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods and adapts them to each person. In sessions he leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills. He also uses Client-Centered approaches that focus on the person's experience and goals.
Donald lists the Gottman Method among his approaches when relationship patterns are a focus. He works with issues tied to family of origin, communication problems, codependency, grief, and life transitions. He also supports people facing first responder stress, compassion fatigue, and problems tied to substance use.
Donald aims to meet each person where they are. He helps set clear goals and teaches skills people can use between sessions. His style is direct, empathetic, and goal-focused to help people make steady progress.
Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH12129 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1477818953 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Donald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Approaches Donald names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Donald names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapy approaches for online care and relationship work
Donald uses a mix of approaches suited to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. The Gottman Method focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people identify interaction habits and build healthier communication. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and perspective, letting the therapist follow what matters most to the client.Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and everyday life and recommend approaches that match those needs. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so techniques are useful in the client’s real world.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life. Video calls are good for in-depth conversations and working on relationship skills. Phone sessions or shorter live chat exchanges work well for quick check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Text-based messaging can support ongoing practice and brief reflections between scheduled appointments. These options provide flexibility while keeping focus on practical skill building and steady progress.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue among other challenges.
How would you describe the therapy style and approach?
Sessions are practical and person-focused. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods and adapts techniques to match each person's goals.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 13 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, long-term residential treatment, and independent practice with a range of clinical needs.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices out of that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
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