Lisa Ford, LICSW, LCSW-C

Lisa Ford is a licensed social worker with 15 years of clinical experience. She practices in Maryland and offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and career concerns. Lisa emphasizes the client’s own knowledge and strengths as the starting point for change.

She believes taking the first step toward change takes courage. Sessions focus on what matters most to each person and on building practical ways to cope. Lisa aims to help clients notice strengths they already have and use them to face difficult moments.

Her approach draws on client-centered therapy, which centers the person’s experience and priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking and behaving.

Common topics she supports include panic and mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, communication problems, workplace stress, and issues around pregnancy and childbirth. Lisa also addresses concerns like guilt, shame, isolation, and midlife transitions.

Her manner is collaborative and straightforward. She works to create a space where people can talk through what’s hard and practice different coping strategies. Lisa’s goal is to help people move toward clearer choices and steadier days.

How her approaches translate to remote work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experience. The therapist listens closely and helps shape sessions around what the client says matters. This approach is helpful for people who want a supportive space to sort priorities and make decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and ways of coping with stress or trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lisa collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That means trying things, checking in about how they feel, and adjusting the plan as needed.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier because sessions can be scheduled around work, childcare, or travel. It may also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or options that reduce commute time. Ask about available session formats and scheduling when you begin the matching process.