Donna Ford , LPC

Donna Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked across a range of care settings including residential programs, outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and in-home services, bringing a broad perspective to complex emotional and behavioral concerns.

Her clinical focus includes treatment for depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Donna combines a person-centered and motivational orientation with an integrative, evidence-based toolbox, tailoring interventions to each individual’s needs and circumstances. She frequently draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients identify goals and build practical steps toward change.

Donna’s style is described as warm, compassionate, and supportive, with an emphasis on collaboration. She works with clients to set concrete goals and develop actionable plans to address current difficulties and enhance emotional wellbeing. Donna encourages anyone seeking support to take the first step toward their mental health and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Donna draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on understanding the client's experience and building a therapeutic relationship that empowers change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Motivational Interviewing is employed when ambivalence about change is present - it helps clarify personal values and strengthen motivation for recovery and healthier choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Donna collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies as progress is made so treatment remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Donna is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit care into daily life and maintain continuity of support, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented work remotely.