Laurie Ford

LCMHC, 17 years of experience
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I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Christian therapist, prophetic voice,Mentor, and ministry leader called to help people heal, rebuild, and step fully into their God-given identity. I carry both clinical wisdom and spiritual discernment, which allows me to guide people beyond surface-level coping into deep emotional and spiritual restoration. I am a safe place for the strong ones—the pastors, ministry leaders, women of faith, and those who are rebuilding after life has tried to break them. My assignment is to help them confront what has wounded them, heal at the root, and rise again with clarity, boundaries, and renewed purpose. I am also a builder and reformer. I don’t just comfort people, I help them rebuild their lives, their identity, and their leadership from a healthier foundation. Through my therapy, teaching, and ministry, I create environments where people can be honest, go deeper, and experience transformation that impacts both their personal life and their calling. This is not just Therapist this is a transformational experience.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Your first session is a safe, sacred space where you are fully seen, fully heard, and fully accepted. This is a place where your story matters, your wounds are honored, and your breakthrough begins. Together, we will uncover what has been holding you back, begin healing at the root, and take intentional steps toward the life, clarity, and purpose God has created for you. You are not here by accident this is your moment to be restored, strengthened, and empowered to walk in freedom and destiny.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

“Crowned for This Counseling and Consulting PLLC stands out because we don’t just sit and talk we go where the pain is, we dig deep, and we don’t stop until real change happens. We see the strong women, the leaders, the ones everyone leans on and we create a space where you can finally put the mask down. Here, honesty isn’t optional, vulnerability isn’t weak, and your story isn’t judged it’s honored. We combine faith, clinical expertise, and lived experience because we’ve walked through broken seasons, pressure, career shifts, relational wounds, and moments that tried to steal our purpose. We meet you where you are, help you face what’s holding you back, and walk with you as you reclaim your identity, your peace, and your God-given destiny. At Crowned for This Counseling, we don’t just help you survive we help you rise, rebuild, and live unapologetically whole.”

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to serve ministry leaders, pastors, church staff, women of faith, adolescents, and women who are rebuilding their lives and desire counseling that honors both their mental health and their relationship with God. My clients are often deeply committed to their faith and calling but may be privately navigating emotional exhaustion, identity struggles, life transitions, or the pressure of serving others while neglecting their own needs. Common Client Concerns: Clients often come to therapy experiencing ministry burnout, anxiety, unresolved trauma, people-pleasing, leadership pressure, relationship wounds, or feeling spiritually and emotionally depleted. Women who are rebuilding may be healing after difficult seasons such as betrayal, loss, divorce, spiritual hurt, or major life transitions. Many of my clients are used to being the strong one for everyone else and are looking for a safe, confidential space to process their experiences. Client Mindset: My ideal clients are flexible, teachable, and goal-oriented. They are willing to do the work both inside and outside of therapy, including practicing tools, reflecting between sessions, and engaging in personal growth. They are open to going deeper to get to the root of their challenges and are willing to be honest and vulnerable in the process, trusting that therapy is a non-judgmental and confidential space. Therapy Goals: Clients typically want to strengthen their identity, develop healthy boundaries, heal from past wounds, improve emotional regulation, and restore balance in their personal life, relationships, and ministry. Women who are rebuilding often desire clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose after difficult seasons. My clients are seeking both clinical support and faith-centered guidance to help them move forward with greater peace, confidence, and purpose

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Self Esteem

Other specialties

Trauma and PTSD

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Brainspotting

I integrate Brainspotting with Christian counseling to help clients process deep emotional wounds while staying grounded in their faith. Brainspotting helps identify where trauma is stored in the brain and body, allowing clients to safely process experiences that may be difficult to express with words. During sessions, I create a safe, prayer-centered environment where clients can invite God into their healing process. We combine Brainspotting with biblical reflection, emotional awareness, and therapeutic guidance. Results Clients Often Experience: Relief from trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm Greater clarity and emotional regulation Healing from ministry burnout and spiritual wounds Deeper connection with God and renewed identity in Christ Freedom from patterns that keep them stuck This approach helps Christian leaders and women of faith experience both clinical healing and spiritual restoration. I integrate Brainspotting with Christian counseling to help clients process deep emotional wounds while staying grounded in their faith. Brainspotting helps identify where trauma is stored in the brain and body, allowing clients to safely process experiences that may be difficult to express with words. During sessions, I create a safe, prayer-centered environment where clients can invite God into their healing process. We combine Brainspotting with biblical reflection, emotional awareness, and therapeutic guidance. Results Clients Often Experience: Relief from trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm Greater clarity and emotional regulation Healing from ministry burnout and spiritual wounds Deeper connection with God and renewed identity in Christ Freedom from patterns that keep them stuck This approach helps Christian leaders and women of faith experience both clinical healing and spiritual restoration.

Christian Counseling

I integrate Brainspotting with Christian counseling to help clients process deep emotional wounds while staying grounded in their faith. Brainspotting helps identify where trauma is stored in the brain and body, allowing clients to safely process experiences that may be difficult to express with words. During sessions, I create a safe, prayer-centered environment where clients can invite God into their healing process. We combine clinical knowledge with biblical reflection, emotional awareness, and therapeutic guidance. Results Clients Often Experience: Relief from trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm Greater clarity and emotional regulation Healing from ministry burnout and spiritual wounds Deeper connection with God and renewed identity in Christ Freedom from patterns that keep them stuck This approach helps Christian leaders and women of faith experience both clinical healing and spiritual restoration. I integrate Brainspotting with Christian counseling to help clients process deep emotional wounds while staying grounded in their faith. Brainspotting helps identify where trauma is stored in the brain and body, allowing clients to safely process experiences that may be difficult to express with words. During sessions, I create a safe, prayer-centered environment where clients can invite God into their healing process. We combine Brainspotting with biblical reflection, emotional awareness, and therapeutic guidance. Results Clients Often Experience: Relief from trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm Greater clarity and emotional regulation Healing from ministry burnout and spiritual wounds Deeper connection with God and renewed identity in Christ Freedom from patterns that keep them stuck This approach helps Christian leaders and women of faith experience both clinical healing and spiritual restoration.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Christian Counseling to help clients identify unhealthy thought patterns and replace them with healthier, truth-centered thinking. In sessions, we explore how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors while also aligning new thinking patterns with biblical principles. Results Clients Often Experience: • Reduced anxiety, stress, and negative thinking • Improved emotional regulation and decision-making • Healthier perspectives rooted in truth • Stronger confidence and identity in Christ • Practical tools for daily life and ministry pressures This approach helps clients renew their minds while developing practical strategies for emotional and spiritual wellness.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I integrate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Christian Counseling to help clients focus on practical solutions rather than staying stuck in the problem. In sessions, we identify strengths, clarify goals, and build small, meaningful steps toward change while honoring the client’s faith and values. Results Clients Often Experience: • Increased clarity and direction • Faster progress toward personal and emotional goals • Greater confidence in decision-making • Strength-based thinking and resilience • Hope and practical strategies for moving forward This approach helps clients move forward with faith, focus, and actionable change.

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