Deborah Ford Phd, LPC,LMFT

Dedicated Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of work in mental health, social services and criminal justice fields. Extensively trained in diagnosis and treatment of personality disorders, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. Works well in clinic-based or provider-based practices. Respectful special education counselor with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life. Empathetic Mental Health Counselor highly accomplished in domestic violence counseling, crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Genuine and accommodating individual certified in Licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage and Family paired with over 20 years of vast experience assisting clients in need of emotional and psychological support. Exceptionally well-versed in arranging and facilitating counseling sessions and implementing and assessing treatment goals. Working knowledge of therapeutic modalities such as anger management and grief counseling. Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients. Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering Number-year background implementing effective treatment plans and providing exceptional care for children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in Area of certification. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

• Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.counselors

• LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
• Licensed piano teacher 1970 -present
• Texas state teacher certification
• Taught public school 1970-1991 and then 1994-2000, Washington public school certificate
• Taught counselor and behavioral skills
• 1998 -2008
• Early childhood certification
• Licensed speech and language certificate (Life)