Donna Ford, LPC

Donna Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked across a range of treatment settings including residential programs, outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and in-home care, building a broad foundation in clinical practice and client support.

Donna brings particular experience in treating depression, anxiety, grief, and addictions, and she also supports people facing relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. Her approach is client-centered and collaborative - she begins where each person is and adapts interventions to fit their needs. She uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help clients develop practical skills and achievable goals.

Donna’s style is warm, compassionate, and supportive, with an emphasis on working together to identify concrete steps toward improved emotional and mental wellbeing. She focuses on helping people build resilience, manage symptoms, and navigate change while honoring each person’s unique strengths and pace. Donna appreciates the courage it takes to seek help and aims to provide steady, goal-oriented guidance throughout the therapeutic process.