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Jendayi Ford

Compassionate LCSW focused on practical coping

LCSW California

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jendayi

Jendayi Ford brings 11 years of clinical social work experience to her practice in California. As an LCSW she focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions by offering practical strategies and tools that support day-to-day coping and long-term resilience.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with issues such as addiction, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, and multicultural stressors, and she draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. Her style blends active, goal-oriented methods with reflective practices that honor a client’s personal story and strengths.

She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and introduce concrete skills, while integrating mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused ideas to support change and build hope. Jendayi emphasizes collaboration and practical progress, helping clients set realistic goals and celebrate the resilience they discover along the way.

Combining evidence-based approaches with flexible online care

Jendayi commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help clients build present-moment awareness, decrease reactivity, and develop self-compassion when coping with ongoing challenges.

The process of finding the right therapeutic approach is collaborative. She works with clients to explore which methods feel most useful for their goals and adjusts strategies over time based on progress and individual preferences, helping clients set achievable steps and reflect on what is working.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to support different needs and schedules. These options enhance flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or other commitments while maintaining regular access to licensed professionals and therapists who provide structured, goal-focused care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Jendayi works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What kind of therapeutic approach does she use?
Her practice integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques to create practical, skill-based plans tailored to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience as a clinical social worker working with people facing a variety of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She is licensed as an LCSW in California with credential CA LCSW 27913 and practices from that state.
Does she provide services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English