Enjoli Ford

Passionate Licensed Professional Counselor and Volleyball Coach with expertise in strategic planning, effective communication, and group/team collaboration. As therapist with over10 years of experience and trained in Brainspotting Therapy, I support clients from diverse backgrounds, especially marginalized, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ community. My approach to mental health emphasizes a decolonized perspective, valuing individual experiences, identities, and ancestries. I focus on helping individuals who find it challenging to prioritize their own needs and well-being in a very demanding capitalist and oppressive society. My goal is client empowerment, self-awareness, relational connections, and confidence for a more balanced, fulfilling life.

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor

• "The Deadly, but Silent Depression in Black Males".Identifying the factors which contribute to depression in black males from
  childhood to adulthood. Examining how we can Implement therapeutic practices in the counseling setting. Explore how we can be more proactive in eliminating the stigma and creating safe spaces within the community and, in our own personal lives.

• "Are Yall’ MAD?". This presentation will address the elephant in the room with High School Athletes. The tough emotions we often try to ignore and run away from. These are the emotions that makes us feel insecure– if we let them. Learn ways to deal with uncomfortable situations/emotions. Understand that you can only control yourself and your effort. Teach students how to plan for solutions individually and as a team.

• "Understanding and Addressing Codependency: Strengthening Boundaries in Therapeutic Practice" This psychoeducational session is designed for mental health providers to deepen their understanding of codependency tendencies and the critical role of healthy boundaries in therapeutic work. The session will offer both theoretical knowledge and practical tools to help clinicians identify, address, and work with codependency in clients: individuals, couples, and families. We will also dive into the importance of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries as a key to emotional well-being and healthier interpersonal relationships not only for their clients, but themselves. Additionally, the presentation will explore how therapists can model and implement healthy boundaries in their own practices to foster healthier therapeutic relationships and reduce burnout. The goal is to help individuals better understand codependent tendencies, provide tools to overcome codependency, and cultivate healthier interactions through boundary setting

• "Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Intergenerational Inheritance". Highlight the ways intergenerational trauma manifests across different cultural contexts. Identify commonalities and differences in trauma transmission and coping mechanisms. Discuss culturally sensitive approaches to trauma-informed care and intervention. Promote cross-cultural understanding by decolonizing therapy and collaboration in breaking the cycle of trauma.