- Direct supportive style
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on men's issues
About Kevin
Kevin Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar symptoms, and depressive episodes. He emphasizes a respectful and compassionate approach when someone first reaches out for help.
Kevin adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's situation. He uses practical strategies aimed at everyday problems like work stress, relationship strain, and difficulty managing mood swings. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on skills people can try between meetings.
He draws on therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to guide his work. That means Kevin may help a person recognize unhelpful thinking patterns, learn new emotion-regulation skills, or find motivation to change addictive behaviors. He explains techniques clearly and practices them in session so clients can use them in real life.
Kevin also supports people facing grief, eating concerns, career pressure, and loneliness. He provides a direct style that still stays warm and patient. The aim is to help people feel more steady and in control of their day-to-day choices.
If you are looking for focused support around mood, addiction, or stress, Kevin can tailor an approach to your needs. He encourages the first step of reaching out and will work with you to shape a plan that fits your goals.
How Kevin Uses CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing Online
Kevin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change thinking patterns that feed anxiety or depression. CBT focuses on practical tools like testing thoughts and building new routines to reduce symptoms.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. DBT-style skills can be useful for managing intense moods, impulsivity, and anger in everyday situations.
Motivational Interviewing is another approach he may use to help people find and strengthen their own reasons to change, particularly around addictions or lifestyle shifts. This method centers on listening and guiding rather than pushing a plan onto someone.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans can shift as progress is made or priorities change.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discussing preferences during the first contacts will clarify how best to arrange meetings and pace work toward your goals.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
Kevin works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar and depression concerns, plus related areas like grief, eating issues, career strain, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a direct but compassionate style that focuses on clear skills and actions. Sessions emphasize practical techniques you can try between meetings.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with mood and behavioral concerns and tailors plans to each person's needs.
What credentials and state licensing apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed as NJ LPC in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.