- Warm supportive style
- Goal focused
- Evidence-informed tools
About Donna
Donna Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee with two decades of work in mental health. She introduces herself with a calm, steady approach that starts where each person is. Donna focuses on practical steps people can take now to feel less overwhelmed and more steady.
She has worked across residential, outpatient, inpatient, and in-home settings. That variety shaped how she helps people cope with depression, anxiety, grief, and addictions. Her background gives her experience with stress, anger, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, family topics, trauma and abuse, and life changes.
Donna uses a person-centered and motivational stance. That means sessions are shaped around the client’s needs and goals. She also brings in cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas when they fit.
Her style is warm and supportive. She works collaboratively to set clear, doable goals and to find steps that move a person forward. Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on what will make day-to-day life easier.
People who want practical tools and a steady, encouraging presence may find her approach helpful. To begin, readers can use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule according to availability.
How Donna's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and shaping sessions around each person's needs. It aims to create a space where someone can talk through concerns and decide what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful cycles; it is often used for anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when strong feelings arise.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. Donna will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That choice can shift over time as needs change.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also lets someone use mindfulness or skills practice in the setting where they live and cope with real situations between sessions. Licensed professionals tailor online care to practical goals rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Donna commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, relationships, family issues, trauma and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Donna describes a warm, compassionate, and supportive style that focuses on collaboration and clear, practical steps toward goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has about 20 years of experience working in the mental health field across multiple care settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
Donna is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Donna?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.