Therapist profile
Kevin Ford, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00881700
- NPI1790180438
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- CBT and DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Stress and mood concerns
About Kevin
Kevin Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar disorder, depression and related concerns. He uses straightforward talk and practical strategies to address problems that interfere with daily life.
Ford focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and repeated behaviors that cause trouble. He also supports clients dealing with grief, career strain, eating concerns, and family-related stress. He brings experience with issues linked to autism and Asperger syndrome, communication problems, and isolation or loneliness.
In sessions he combines clear, skills-based approaches. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. He uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about changing a habit like substance use or smoking.
Kevin keeps the work practical and goal-oriented. Conversations aim to identify what causes flare-ups and what calms them down. He works with clients to build manageable plans for responses, coping skills, and small behavior changes.
People who come to him often want direct guidance and tools they can use between sessions. He invites honest discussion about setbacks and adjustments to the plan. To begin, the client completes a short questionnaire and schedules a first session via the site.
How sessions work
How Kevin Uses CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing Online
Kevin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into steps so clients can test different actions and notice what shifts in mood or anger.He also brings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills teach specific ways to calm intense feelings, reduce reactivity, and handle conflict without escalation. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck about changing habits like substance use or smoking; it focuses on clarifying personal reasons for change and building commitment.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Kevin will review goals, past attempts, and preferences with each client and then try methods that fit those needs. He keeps the process collaborative and adjusts strategies if something does not help.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals and therapists often find that skill practice, homework, and real-time problem solving translate well to remote sessions when logistics are arranged in advance.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, and career strain.
What style of therapy does he use for temper management?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, plus Motivational Interviewing when change is uncertain.
How much experience does he have working with these problems?
He has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, behavior, and impulse concerns.
Where is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I meet with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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