
Alice Ford
Compassionate trauma-informed therapy
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Compassionate trauma-informed therapy
Start with Alice FordLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Alice Ford is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia (VA LCSW 0904002373) with 35 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional challenges. She focuses her practice on depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, and recovery from trauma and abuse, bringing seasoned clinical skill and steady compassion to each case.
She brings a nuanced understanding to multicultural issues, women’s concerns, and the distinct needs of military veterans and their families. Her work emphasizes an affirming, supportive atmosphere where individuals can safely explore feelings, process past wounds, and strengthen their interpersonal abilities.
Alice concentrates on areas such as social anxiety, isolation, family dynamics, and personal transformation. She supports clients through communication struggles, experiences of guilt and shame, and the often difficult process of self-forgiveness and healing.
Grounded in a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, she aims to meet each person where they are and to support steady progress toward emotional wellness and personal growth. She is a female, older, liberal therapist and a therapist of color.
Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.
One major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the format that fits their life, choosing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options can make it easier to keep regular appointments and sustain progress over time.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients may choose to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. That flexibility, along with the comparable effectiveness for many common issues, makes online therapy a practical option for many individuals seeking support.