- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- CBT and DBT skills
About Kevin
Kevin Ford is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, and issues around family and career. He also focuses on concerns that often affect young adults, such as isolation, social anxiety, and the stress of early adulthood.
Kevin uses practical, evidence-based techniques in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels low.
Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. He helps people set short-term goals, practice skills between meetings, and track progress in clear steps. The tone is direct and focused on what helps in everyday life rather than jargon.
Kevin has worked with people facing addiction, impulse-control problems, and mood disorders for many years. He can support those dealing with panic, eating concerns, smoking or vaping cessation, and relationship strain related to divorce or separation.
People who are weighing the jump from school to work, feeling stuck after college, or struggling with early career stress may find the practical focus helpful. To begin, follow the site instructions to complete the intake questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Kevin applies evidence-based approaches online
Kevin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or depression and to try new behaviors that reduce symptoms. CBT is practical and often focuses on short-term goals and homework exercises that build new habits.He also teaches Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills aimed at managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive actions. DBT-style tools include techniques for distress tolerance and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck about making a change; it helps uncover personal reasons for change and builds forward momentum.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kevin will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That conversation usually happens in early sessions and can be adjusted over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or school, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time from the week. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like CBT and DBT for remote meetings so clients can practice skills between sessions and track progress in ways that fit their routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, family and career concerns, and young adult issues such as isolation and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, using clear skills and short-term plans. The approach emphasizes learning tools to use between meetings.
How long has he practiced?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with mood disorders, addictions, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English for people in the supported region.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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