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Kevin Ford

Calm, practical, and focused counseling

LPC New Jersey

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Kevin

Kevin Ford is a New Jersey licensed professional counselor with 15 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction-related issues, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on practical, skills-based approaches to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person's circumstances, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction. His practice addresses a range of challenges including bipolar disorder, depression, anger, grief, eating concerns, and career-related stress.

In addition to core specialties, Kevin works with clients facing communication struggles, social anxiety, process and substance addictions, separation and divorce matters, and issues tied to autism spectrum conditions. He integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to support behavior change, emotional regulation, and clearer thinking.

Kevin encourages people to view getting started as a courageous step and offers collaborative guidance to help them move toward their goals at a pace that fits their readiness and needs.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Kevin draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to structure online work in clear, practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through action and skill practice, which is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday stressors. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help with impulsivity, intense emotional reactions, and problems in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kevin works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adapting techniques and pacing to fit each person's situation so that therapy feels useful and manageable rather than prescriptive.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support from home or elsewhere. These options allow for flexible scheduling, easy follow-up between sessions, and the ability to practice skills in real-life contexts while staying connected with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can this clinician help with?
Kevin works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar and depressive disorders, grief, eating issues, and career challenges, plus additional focus areas listed in his profile.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
He uses a practical, skills-oriented style that emphasizes respect and sensitivity while tailoring treatment to each person's needs, drawing on evidence-informed methods to support change.
What background and experience does this therapist have?
The clinician has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns in New Jersey.
What credentials and location are listed for this provider?
He holds the LPC credential with the license number NJ LPC 37PC00881700 and practices in New Jersey.
Are services available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and this therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does the therapist offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and payment handled for sessions?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy with this provider?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefEating disordersCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English