Dr. David Ford
Thoughtful CBT-informed counseling for practical change
LPC, LCMHC New Jersey
- Experience
- 3 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About David
Dr. David Ford brings a cognitive behavioral framework to his counseling practice while also drawing on client-centered and motivational interviewing techniques to support clients' goals.
Background and approach
He is identified as Dr. David Ford and holds LPC and LCMHC credentials, practicing from New Jersey and offering services in English.
His work emphasizes practical strategies for stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, depression, and self-esteem, blended with attention to identity and life-purpose questions. Ford addresses a wide range of issues including drug and alcohol addiction, gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS concerns, guilt and shame, sexuality, multicultural stressors, prejudice and discrimination, and workplace challenges.
He aims to help people build self-love and clarify career direction while using evidence-informed methods that encourage active collaboration and skill building. With three years of documented experience, he combines empathic listening with structured interventions to support progress.
Clients can access his services through online formats and international consultations, and his approach often involves aligning treatment methods to the person’s immediate needs and long-term aims. He frames therapy as a partnership that balances respect for the client's perspective with concrete steps toward healthier coping and clearer purpose.
Integrating CBT and Client-Centered Work Online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavioral experiments; it is often used to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and address depressive patterns by teaching concrete coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy places emphasis on empathetic listening and creating an accepting environment so clients can explore identity, self-esteem, and life-purpose concerns at their own pace. Motivational Interviewing helps people who are ambivalent about change by strengthening personal motivation and commitment through guided conversation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adapting strategies over time and checking in regularly to make sure the work matches the client's priorities and stage of change.
Online therapy with this clinician uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options let clients fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for different kinds of work such as skills practice, motivational conversations, or reflective exploration.
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Experience
3+ years
Licensed
North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey
Languages
English