Donald Ford, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in addictions and trauma
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma-informed care
- CBT and DBT approaches
About Donald Ford
Donald Ford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 13 years of clinical experience helping people navigate addictions, trauma, mood disorders, eating problems, anxiety, and challenges with self-esteem and relationships. He is also a certified master's-level addiction professional, a designation that reflects specialized training in assessing and treating substance and process addictions. Over his career he has treated clients across settings ranging from private practice to long-term residential treatment programs and psychiatric hospitals, and has worked with people of all ages, including those with severe and persistent conditions such as psychosis and complex behavioral difficulties.
Donald commonly treats clients who present with long-term relationship trauma, abuse histories, and the layered emotional and cognitive symptoms that can follow. He favors a practical, evidence-informed approach centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using techniques that help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He is also certified in Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), a method designed to help desensitize painful memories and reduce the ongoing impact of overwhelming events. In practice he integrates client-centered, solution-focused, interpersonal, and Gestalt ideas to keep therapy focused on each person’s goals while addressing the historical issues that maintain distress.
Clients seeking support for addiction, eating and food-related concerns, grief, relationship or family problems, parenting and caregiver stress, or challenges such as anger, career strain, bipolar disorder, or compassion fatigue will find a practitioner experienced in both crisis and longer-term care who adapts methods to each individual’s needs. Based in Florida, he offers care in English and accepts international clients.
Donald commonly treats clients who present with long-term relationship trauma, abuse histories, and the layered emotional and cognitive symptoms that can follow. He favors a practical, evidence-informed approach centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, using techniques that help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He is also certified in Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), a method designed to help desensitize painful memories and reduce the ongoing impact of overwhelming events. In practice he integrates client-centered, solution-focused, interpersonal, and Gestalt ideas to keep therapy focused on each person’s goals while addressing the historical issues that maintain distress.
Clients seeking support for addiction, eating and food-related concerns, grief, relationship or family problems, parenting and caregiver stress, or challenges such as anger, career strain, bipolar disorder, or compassion fatigue will find a practitioner experienced in both crisis and longer-term care who adapts methods to each individual’s needs. Based in Florida, he offers care in English and accepts international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donald Ford have?
Donald Ford has 13 years of experience.
Is Donald Ford a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH12129.
In which languages does Donald Ford provide therapy?
Donald Ford provides therapy in English.
Where is Donald Ford located?
Donald Ford is located in Florida.
How can I work with Donald Ford as my therapist?
You can work with Donald Ford through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donald Ford work with international clients?
Yes, Donald Ford works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donald Ford cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Donald Ford uses approaches that translate well to remote work, beginning with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learn practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, addictions, and other concerns. Client-Centered Therapy complements that work by creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens closely to each person’s perspective and helps them set and pursue meaningful goals. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns - these skills help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Sessions may combine techniques so care remains flexible and goal-focused.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical benefits for busy lives and varied schedules. These formats increase accessibility for clients who live far from in-person clinics, travel frequently, or need more frequent check-ins, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide structured, skill-based treatment and ongoing therapeutic support.