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Carissa Ford

LCSW, 10 years of experience

New to Grow

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About me

I am a licensed therapist with over 5 years providing psychotherapy in various settings such as schools, private practice & substance use centers. I specialize in assisting clients battling anxiety, depression, and substance use, among other difficulties. In addition to anxiety, depression; I also assist individuals in finding relief from shame, relationship struggles, family concerns and low self esteem. My goal is to meet my clients where they are emotionally and help them live the life they want.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together you can expect to be validated and have an emotional weight lifted as we address your concerns together. In this session we will address what brings you to therapy and begin working on coping skills so you may see results right away.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My ability to meet each client where they are at and tailor treatment to their unique needs is what makes my therapeutic approach impactful. I also operate from a nonjudgmental space while helping clients address the root cause of their difficulties so they can begin experiencing relief right away.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to serve clients battling minimal to more severe levels of depression, anxiety as well as trauma, substance use, or post traumatic stress disorder symptoms as well as other behavioral health struggles. My goal is to help individuals overcome their mental health concerns so they may live the life they want and increase their functioning.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have over 6 years of experience helping individuals battling crippling anxiety, depression; utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques such as identifying thought patterns I help clients free themselves from these symptoms.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Accepts

New to Grow
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