Vanessa Ford

Vanessa E. Ford is a psychotherapist in Chicago with over two decades of experience in mental health. Ford works with trauma healing, grief counseling, and addictions therapy, focusing on helping clients achieve behavioral change and improved well-being.

Ford began her career providing psychotherapy to children and families affected by HIV, which deepened her commitment to the LGBTQ community. She expanded her expertise at the Midwest's largest LGBT center, developing programs for addiction, including an initiative for crystal meth addiction. Ford holds a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Chicago.

Her therapeutic approach includes EMDR therapy and domestic violence counseling, aiding clients in processing trauma and understanding dysfunctional patterns. Ford specializes in anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and addiction recovery, offering tools for behavioral change and improved communication. Clients can expect a supportive environment for healing and growth.