Therapist profile
Jendayi Ford, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anger and stress management
Continue with JendayiKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 27913
- NPI1710184262
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Jendayi
Jendayi Ford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 11 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and major life changes. She also works with issues like relationships, addiction, grief, and self-esteem.
Her approach is practical and rooted in evidence-based methods. She introduces concrete strategies that people can use between sessions. Sessions often include goal-setting, skill practice, and short experiments to test what works in daily life.
Jendayi uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing habits that reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit for people facing change or ambivalence.
People come to her for a mix of problems - from career stress to parenting strain and compassion fatigue. She pays attention to cultural and identity factors, including LGBT concerns, prejudice, and discrimination. She also supports caregivers and people dealing with aging or geriatric issues.
Her style is straightforward and goal-focused. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The work tends to be action-oriented, with a balance of talking, skills practice, and planning for real-world challenges.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Jendayi commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that drive reactions and to practice different responses. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood-related problems because it focuses on clear steps and homework exercises. Mindfulness Therapy is another approach she uses to build present-moment attention and reduce reactivity through breathing and brief practices; this helps with stress and emotional regulation.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck about change. That method focuses on exploring ambivalence and finding internal reasons to try new behaviors. Choosing which approaches to emphasize is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life needs rather than imposing one fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit into workdays more easily, avoid travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can make it easier to practice techniques between sessions and to apply strategies directly in everyday settings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, anger, relationships, addiction, grief, self-esteem, career challenges, parenting, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using hands-on strategies, skill practice, and short experiments to help with everyday problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience as a clinical social worker working with a range of concerns including trauma, caregiver stress, and multicultural issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.