Nikki Ford, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, MPH

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Washington, DC. Works with Depression, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD. Sees clients in person. Works out of network for insurance. Has a waitlist for new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma and PTSD
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Accepting new clients

Waitlist

Specialties

Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Coping Skills, Divorce, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $225

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Communities

Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

The University of Georgia

Years in practice

17

Education & qualifications