Dr. David Ford, LPC, LCMHC

Dr. David Ford uses cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and motivational interviewing approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, and questions about identity. He brings a direct, supportive style to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use between meetings. Dr. David Ford holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from New Jersey.

He helps people who are dealing with depression, low self-esteem, workplace strain, and struggles around sexuality and gender. He also supports those facing drug and alcohol addiction, HIV/AIDS concerns, and the effects of prejudice or discrimination. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful patterns and build new coping strategies that fit everyday life.

In the room he emphasizes clear, respectful conversation. Client-centered work means he follows the person's pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to test alternative ways of thinking.

Motivational interviewing is woven in when people are unsure about change or want help finding reasons to move forward. This lets the person set their own goals while getting practical guidance on next steps. Treatment plans are collaborative and adjust as needs change.

Dr. David Ford has three years of clinical experience in the approaches listed and sees clients in English. He accepts international clients and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to connect people with a therapist.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Translate Online

Dr. David Ford uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify the thoughts and actions that keep problems in place, then build small experiments to test new ways of responding. Client-centered work means sessions focus on the person's priorities and pace, with the therapist following what matters most. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is weighing change by strengthening their own reasons and commitment to take steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then adapt techniques from CBT, client-centered practice, and motivational interviewing as needed. That collaboration helps keep therapy relevant and realistic for everyday life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options aim to increase flexibility and help people stay consistent with care.