I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience working in both private and public sectors . Life changes happen and I work with clients to build coping and resiliency skills. I help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, racial identity, self-esteem, and confidence Respect, empathy, and listening provide the foundation for any dialog and treatment plan. Your unique and specific needs are addressed in a collaborative manner whereby you are the expert. Think about it this way, you're in the driver seat and I'm the GPS system that provide directions based on the information you provide. You decide what goals to work on and your amount of effort as demonstrated by actionable steps. Occasionally, we may have to re-route when the interventions are not providing the desired outcome. We discuss the best way to get to your destination with regular check-ins to gauge if the sessions are effective for you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Communication Problems, Guilt and Shame, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Love, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180009345
GA LPC LPC009032
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Nicole Ford. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Ford helped me recover from burnout at work. More importantly, she provided the perspective and insight I needed to help me discover what my actual goals were. I’ll always be grateful for our time together.
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Ford is amazing! She helped me work through things that I didn’t even know existed. With the tools she’s taught me I’m able to navigate many things on my own. Her help working through things has been important but the tools she has taught me are paramount.
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Dr. Ford has helped me so much in the month or so I’ve been seeing her. I like my therapists to help me stay on track and keep learning about my self-improvement, instead of having someone to just complain to. She remembers things about me and understands what I need to get where I want to be. I needed someone to hold me accountable and to send homework so I can stay on the right path. She also has a great sense of humor. She is wonderful! Highly recommend!
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Ford's guidance has been very helpful in building my competence in managing tough emotions. She has helped me to identify some of the causes of my struggles in this area and has provided tools for being more mindful of how I approach and respond to triggering situations. She's a considerate and attentive listener, is respectful of patients' time, and provides summaries of each session and independent exercises that are challenging but beneficial. I enthusiastically recommend Dr. Ford!
Written on Oct 28, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching