Caitlin Ford

Hi there, I'm Caitlin!

I am a very strengths-based clinician. I work to move people forward in a positive direction by utilizing their own identified strengths. I use empowerment and motivation to assist you in living your best life and achieving the goals you set out for.

My focus

If you are struggling with any array of challenges, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship distress, career challenges, or just want to find your best self, I can help with a combination of education, support, skill, and confidence building.

My approach

I use elements from cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to identifying and interrupt negative thinking and behavioral patterns. I will help you to develop strategies to improve responses to stressors. I look forward to learning about you and developing a strategy that helps you meet your goals.

My communication style

I am an open, non-judgmental, flowing conversationalist. I encourage communication in a safe space and will provide empathetic and active listening.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been drawn to professions that help others. I have always wanted to better the lives of other people and have come to the conclusion that people are always able to better themselves with support and encouragement. I have worked with vast populations and continue to feel empowered by the goals that people are able to achieve.

My goals for you

I am highly collaborative in treatment planning. I rely on your direction and needs to create an informed treatment plan that you agree with. Goals and objectives will continue to change depending on progress and challenges that you may face.

Our first session

I spend my first session getting to know you and outlining my therapeutic process. It is important that you feel safe and connected. It is normal to be nervous about starting therapy, but I hope to help by taking things one step at a time and helping you to feel supported.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gestalt

Gottman Method

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Police/Fire/First Responders

+ 1 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Salisbury University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions