About me

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years experience working with adults and couples in a variety of capacities including inpatient and outpatient mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and juvenile probation. I am a commissioned officer and combat veteran, and served nearly 10 years as a clinician with the US Air Force. I received my Masters of Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University in 2007 and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Michigan.

I excel at working with couples on trust, intimacy and communication. My approach is warm and caring but I am also blunt and will tell both of you exactly what I think and will encourage you to look inward, take ownership and be willing to try new ways of communication with your partner. I pay special attention to boundaries, power and personal and relationship goals.


Specialties

  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Addictions , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Career difficulties , Depression , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MI LMSW 6801089428


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Heather Ford. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Heather for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Heather is so compassionate, down to earth and just overall REAL. I love that she listens intently and offers her expertise after dissecting the situation. She understands me completely. Heather has made therapy for me very easy and welcoming. I feel very relaxed to share with her how I am feeling and she allows me to remove the weight that I am carrying. She has helped me see the best in myself and has allowed me to see that I am powerful in the situations I face. Thank you Heather!

Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Heather for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Heather has been great so far. We appreciate her help.

Written on Jan 19, 2022 after therapy with Heather for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Heather has shown great understanding and validation of my emotions and concerns, yet isn't afraid to call me out on things I might be failing to consider. She offers constructive suggestions and has been very helpful so far during a very difficult time.

Work with me!