
Donna Ford
Experienced, compassionate Tennessee counselor
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Experienced, compassionate Tennessee counselor
Start with Donna FordLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Donna Ford is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Tennessee with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked across multiple care settings, including residential programs, outpatient clinics, inpatient treatment, and in-home services.
Donna has the most experience addressing depression, anxiety, grief, and addictions. She also works with stress, anger management, self-esteem concerns, LGBT issues, relationship problems, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
Her approach to treatment is person-centered, motivational, and integrative - beginning where each person is and tailoring care to their needs. She primarily uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling to support progress.
Donna is a licensed professional counselor in Tennessee, holding the credential TN LPC 2094, which reflects her qualification to provide clinical mental health services. Her therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and supportive, and she emphasizes collaboration to set concrete goals and practical steps for change.
She looks forward to working with individuals to help them reach their emotional and mental health goals and appreciates those who take the step to seek support for their well-being.
Many people ask whether online therapy truly helps. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One of the main benefits is convenience. Clients can connect with a therapist in the way that feels most comfortable to them - by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit counseling into a busy life.
All participating clinicians are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they would prefer a different fit. Online therapy can provide an accessible path to consistent, professional support for many common mental health concerns.