Ann Ford
she/her
About
Ann
I believe that one of the most important components of my work is to engage clients with a strengths-based, solution-focused approach. As a therapist, I create an environment that fosters mental health and effectively assists clients with responding to mental-health challenges. I passionately believe that the healing process is enhanced when clients discover what brings them meaning and purpose. I strive to assist my clients to replace maladaptive thoughts, feelings and behaviors with adaptive ones that satisfy the individual’s unique needs and improve their overall functioning. I am also able to assist clients with incorporating spirituality in their therapeutic journey, if they so choose.
I am a wife and a mother of a teen and a young adult who enjoys leisure time in botanical gardens, at theme parks and at the beach. I always enjoy a good book, TV show or movie and, of course, I love good food.
Ann
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Cultural or Racial Identity
Substance Use
ADHD
Relationship Difficulties
Anger
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Childhood Challenges
Communities
Ann
specializes in
Immigrants/Refugees
Spirituality
Older Adults
Religion
Approaches
Ann
can use
Seeking Safety
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Ann
education and experience
- MA in Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in Marriage Family and Child Counseling, Azuza Pacific University
- BA Double Major in Psychology and Industrial Relations, Rockhurst University
- Therapist at Second Chances Counseling
- Clinical Supervisor at D’Veal Family and Youth Services
- Positions at Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services:
- School Counselor, Educationally Related Mental Health Services
- Referral Manager
- Program Manager
- Clinician, Therapeutic Behavior Services (TBS)
Ann
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