Donna Ford, LPC

Donna Ford is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Tennessee with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked across residential, outpatient, inpatient, and in-home settings, bringing a broad perspective on care for people facing a range of challenges. Donna has most experience supporting individuals coping with depression, anxiety, grief, and addictions, and she also works with concerns related to stress, anger, self-esteem, LGBT issues, relationships, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.

Her clinical style is warm, compassionate, and supportive, rooted in a client-centered philosophy that begins with where each person is and tailors treatment to their needs. She integrates evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to create personalized treatment plans. Collaboration is central to her approach - she partners with clients to set concrete goals and practical steps to address current problems.

Donna emphasizes an integrative, motivational stance that values clients' strengths and autonomy while employing structured tools when helpful. Her experience across diverse care environments informs a flexible practice that adapts to changing needs and complex life situations.