Aillen Ford

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Aillen Ford, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in IL More info Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepting patients

Licensed in IL

Accepts insurance

Hi there, I'm Aillen!

My name is Aillen (Lynn) Ford. I am a licensed clinical social worker who utilizes a variety of evidence-based strategies to provide you with the tools you require to address your treatment goals. I have over a decade of experience working with people of all ages.

My approach

I have an eclectic style, pulling from a variety of evidence-based methodologies to find the best tools for each client. My approach is very person-centered, and I find that a variety of skills from CBT, DBT, SFBT, etc. are helpful to most individuals.

My focus

My focus has recently been on 18-65 years old with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, ADHD, and communication issues in regard to relationships and parenting.

My communication style

I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, unbiased environment to empower individuals to explore their beliefs and concerns while gaining or enhancing skills to address their therapeutic needs.

My journey to mental healthcare

I love helping others explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and helping them to find the tools they need to feel happier about their lives and achieve the goals they set out for themselves.

My goals for you

My belief is that therapy should be client-driven and goal-oriented.

My first session with you

The first session is generally rapport building, getting to know each other, and allowing the client to have questions answered about what their future therapy sessions will be like, while simultaneously giving the therapist an opportunity to explore some of the concerns that the client wants addressed in therapy.

About Aillen

Specialities

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital/Pre-marital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress

Methods

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Couples Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Grief Therapy
  • Marital
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Supportive
  • Trauma Focused

Practice

License

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) More info Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Cigna, and Optum

Languages spoken

  • English

Allyship

  • LGBTQIA+ aligned

Education

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) - Southern Illinois University (2010)

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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  • Video session
  • 55 minutes
  • Covered by Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Cigna, and Optum Session cost depends on your insurance, most people pay $5-40 per session after meeting their deductible. There aren't any fees for using Rula.

Next Appointment Friday, May 24

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