I’m Kamisha Ford, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist. I provide individual therapy only and do not offer couples or joint sessions on this platform. I help individuals understand painful relationship patterns, heal from betrayal or manipulation, and develop healthier experiences of intimacy and connection. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving people who feel capable in many areas of life but find relationships confusing or emotionally draining. My work focuses on helping you make sense of what happened in your relationships, rebuild trust in yourself, and develop clearer, more secure ways of relating moving forward. I specialize in helping individuals heal from relationship trauma—including betrayal, emotional manipulation, attachment wounds, and intimacy concerns—so they can rebuild trust, break painful relational patterns, and experience deeper, more intentional connection.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a conversation where we begin understanding what brought you to therapy and what you hope will feel different in your life or relationships. Many clients come in feeling hurt, confused, or stuck in patterns they want to change. We’ll talk about your current concerns, your relationship history, and what you’ve been experiencing emotionally. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You’re welcome to share at a pace that feels comfortable. My goal is to create a space where you can speak openly about things that may have been difficult to talk about elsewhere, including experiences like betrayal, trust issues, emotional disconnection, or repeating relationship patterns. I’ll also share how I work and what therapy might look like moving forward. Together we’ll begin identifying patterns, exploring what may be underneath them, and clarifying goals for our work. Therapy with me is collaborative, reflective, and focused on helping you develop greater clarity, self-trust, and healthier ways of relating.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My work focuses on the intersection of trauma, attachment, and intimacy. I help clients understand how past experiences shape relationship patterns and emotional responses in the present. Many people come to therapy knowing something isn’t working in their relationships but feeling unsure why the same dynamics keep happening. Together we slow things down and look at what may be underneath those patterns, including attachment experiences, unresolved relational injuries, and protective strategies that once made sense but may no longer serve you. I integrate attachment-based therapy, EMDR, parts work (IFS), and relational therapy to support both insight and meaningful change. This allows us to explore your experiences, process painful relational events like betrayal or manipulation, and develop healthier ways of responding moving forward. Clients often describe my style as warm, thoughtful, and direct. Therapy is collaborative, and I aim to create a space where you can be honest, reflective, and supported while doing meaningful work toward healthier relationships.
Sex Therapy
As a Certified Sex Therapist, I help clients explore concerns related to intimacy, desire, communication, and sexual wellbeing. Many people carry shame, confusion, or past experiences that affect how they experience sex and connection in their relationships. My approach is sex-positive, trauma-informed, and grounded in open, respectful conversation. We may explore relational dynamics, attachment patterns, communication around needs and boundaries, and the emotional context of intimacy so clients can experience sex as more authentic, safe, and fulfilling.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma therapy that helps the brain process painful or overwhelming experiences so they no longer feel as emotionally intense. I often use EMDR with clients who are recovering from relationship trauma, betrayal, or past experiences that continue to shape how they respond in relationships. EMDR helps reduce the emotional charge of difficult memories while strengthening healthier beliefs about yourself, trust, and connection.
Narrative
Narrative therapy focuses on how the stories we carry about ourselves and our relationships influence how we see our lives and possibilities. Many clients come to therapy with narratives shaped by painful experiences, such as believing they are “too much,” “not enough,” or responsible for what happened in a relationship. In our work together, we examine those narratives, understand where they came from, and create space for more empowering and accurate stories about identity, resilience, and relational possibilities.
Attachment-based
Attachment-based therapy explores how early relational experiences influence how we experience intimacy, trust, and emotional safety in adult relationships. Many clients notice patterns such as fearing abandonment, avoiding vulnerability, or feeling anxious in relationships. In therapy we explore these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment. Understanding attachment helps clients develop greater emotional awareness, build more secure relationships, and respond differently to relational triggers.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Parts work, also known as Internal Family Systems (IFS), helps clients understand the different “parts” of themselves that developed in response to life experiences. For example, someone may have a protective part that avoids intimacy, or a part that feels intense fear of abandonment. In therapy we approach these parts with curiosity and compassion rather than trying to get rid of them. This work helps clients understand their internal dynamics and develop greater self-trust, emotional balance, and healthier relationship patterns.
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June 21, 2025
Just had my first session. After talking things through I felt heard and understood. I feel we will be able to get to root cause and developing good coping tools. I appreciate Kamisha’s ability to relate.