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Dr. David Ford

Dr. David Ford

LPC, LCMHC

New Jersey

Experienced client-centered counselor

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LCMHC
License
LCMHC, North Carolina / 9034; LPC, Virginia / 0701006314; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00659900
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
New Jersey

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • CBT informed
    • LGBT affirming

    About David

    Dr. David Ford is a licensed counselor who emphasizes a client-centered way of working. He uses Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered methods to help people sort through stress, anxiety, addiction, and questions about identity. Dr. Ford practices in New Jersey and communicates in English.

    He focuses on clear, direct conversations that help people find what matters to them. Sessions often look at patterns of thought and behavior, then try small, practical changes. Motivational Interviewing is used to build motivation for change, while cognitive behavioral ideas help identify unhelpful thinking.

    David brings three years of clinical experience in counseling adults. His background includes work with drug and alcohol addiction, HIV and AIDS concerns, and issues tied to gender and sexuality. He also supports people dealing with workplace stress, career questions, guilt and shame, and low self-esteem.

    He pays attention to how prejudice and discrimination affect wellbeing. People who face multicultural concerns or challenges around gender dysphoria can find a space to talk about those experiences. The approach aims to respect each person’s identity and lived experience.

    To start therapy, clients follow a simple intake and scheduling process. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients from outside the U.S. may be able to connect, and details about formats should be confirmed before booking.

  2. Therapeutic approaches and online support

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify what they want to change and find their own reasons to move forward. It is useful when someone feels stuck, unsure, or ambivalent about making a shift in behavior. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what the person says. This approach aims to create a respectful space where people can explore feelings and values at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps identify unhelpful thinking and tries small experiments to change reactions and daily habits. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That way sessions can focus on practical steps that feel meaningful and manageable. If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone choose whether to work more on motivation, identity concerns, or behavior change based on what matters most to them.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTCareer difficultiesDepression

    Also works with

    Self esteem

    Additional focus areas

    Drug and alcohol addictionGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSLife purposeMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, career questions, and LGBT-related issues, plus related topics like gender dysphoria and workplace problems.

    How would you describe the therapy style?

    The style is client-centered and collaborative, using Motivational Interviewing to boost readiness for change and CBT ideas to address thinking and behavior patterns.

    What is his professional background?

    He has three years of clinical counseling experience and has worked with adults on addiction, HIV/AIDS, racial and gender identity concerns, and career-related stress.

    What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?

    He holds the LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in New Jersey.

    Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

    International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options with the service before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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