Therapist profile
Donald Ford, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Addiction
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH12129
- NPI1477818953
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Communication work
About Donald
Donald Ford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can use to manage strong emotions and rebuild daily routines.
Ford uses clear, goal-focused methods drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches. He helps people notice unhelpful thinking and practice different responses to stress. He also draws on client-centered and mindfulness ideas to slow down reactivity and increase awareness of bodily and emotional signals.
His background includes work across private practice, residential treatment centers, and psychiatric hospital settings. That range gives him experience with both short-term problem solving and longer-term support for persistent symptoms. He has treated people with complex histories of trauma, prolonged relationship problems, and co-occurring substance issues.
In sessions he emphasizes concrete tools and step-by-step plans. Expect practical skill building for anger, coping strategies for cravings or urges, and communication practice for strained relationships. Work often combines thinking-focused exercises with behavioral experiments and mindfulness practice.
Ford also addresses related topics such as body image, codependency, caregiver stress, and first responder concerns. He accepts international clients and offers therapy in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Donald Ford often applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. CBT is useful for changing patterns that keep strong emotions cycling.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to teach practical skills such as distress tolerance and emotional regulation. DBT-style skills help when feelings escalate quickly and a person needs clear steps to steady themselves.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client look at current problems, goals, and what has helped before. They then try methods together and adjust based on what actually works in the client’s life.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as current options are listed on the scheduling page. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce commuting time. It also makes it possible for people living outside the therapist’s immediate area to access his services. Practical arrangements and scheduling are set up during the intake and matching process.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he help with?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related relationship conflicts.
What is his therapeutic style for anger?
He uses practical, skills-based work focused on noticing triggers, changing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new responses.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience across private practice, residential treatment, and psychiatric hospital settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional details when you schedule.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.