About me

I am a Professional Counselor licensed in Alabama and Georgia, with over 10 years of experience working as a mental health, substance abuse and behavioral counselor. I have worked with children and adolescents with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, substance abuse, behavioral issues, emotional disturbances, OCD and ADHD. I also helped adolescents who have experienced physical trauma or emotional/sexual abuse in the outpatient and school-based settings.

My counseling style is eclectic. I do not believe in a one size fits all treatment approach. I believe in treating all clients/potential clients with the dignity and respect that we all deserve. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused and person centered counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your child's unique and specific needs.

I commend you for even considering counseling services. This is a major step to making the changes you want to see in your child's life. I can't promise you it will be easy, but it will definitely be worth it.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Antisocial Personality , Attachment issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 12

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

AL LPC LPC04118

GA LPC LPC011579

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Melisa Ford. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Melisa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts

Very caring and great listener

Written on Mar 25, 2024 after therapy with Melisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

So generous and understanding. She cuts no corners in providing the bed possible solutions. Makes me feel very comfortable in confiding with her.

Written on Feb 19, 2024 after therapy with Melisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Melisa Ford is a great therapist. She helped me tremendously and I continue to use her advice. I highly recommend.

Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

This therapist is very patient, kind, and she listens to what you have to say. She generally gives feedback after she has given you the chance to speak. I recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist on this platform.

Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

I love that Melisa checks on me and sees how I’m doing I appreciate it

Written on Oct 23, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief

Melisa Ford is a great therapist. She is a awesome listener and offers great insight. I would definitely recommend her

Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship

She's awesome

Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I’ve really enjoyed having Melisa as my therapist. I feel safe talking with her. I feel heard and understood by her. She gives really good practical advise and asks thoughtful questions. She is kind and clearly experienced. I’m thankful to have her help and I’m excited about the deeper healing that is happening.

Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

I am confident speaking with my therapist. She listens , she understands my primary concerns and she is not condescending towards me. She helps to flesh out my thoughts when I express them to her. She is very supportive.

Written on Mar 25, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 3 months

Melissa Ford is a great therapist! She has assisted my child in navigating some of their most challenging times. She also has been available to the entire family and provided us with tools to help our child as well. She is readily available and always responds.

Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Melisa for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Melisa is great. She’s like a friend but still tells me what I need to hear when I need to hear it. I would recommend her for sure.

Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

She's a wonderful therapist and really listens. As a black woman in therapy, it's great to have another black woman as a therapist. She's very caring and gives great feedback. I always look forward to speaking with her to help me dissect and understand things.

Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching

She is always there and is awesome. We talk about a lot of things and she helps me prioritize my goals and thoughts so I won’t feel so anxious.

Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching

Melissa and I are early into our therapy engagement but she seems to have connected with my core needs, she has presented tools to we are exploring, and I am looking forward to where our sessions my lead.

Written on Apr 25, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd

Melisa is always kind, welcoming, and understanding. I never feel like I'm talking too much or burdening her with my questions or issues. I always know that, whatever the situation may be, Melisa will be there to listen and offer her support.

Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd

Melisa has helped me make a complete 180 in my life. She has helped me make practical goals and has held me accountable to those goals while never being judgemental. When I've progressed, she is always helping me find the next steps so that I don't stagnate in my healing or growth. The conversation is always easy and I am able to be honest and open in a way I find difficult with others.

Written on Apr 02, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 1 year and 1 month

A life changing therapist

Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Melisa for 4 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching

Melisa is incredible. She’s a very good listener and has a realistic approach to things, which I very much appreciate. I have to take a break because of COVID but I will definitely be back after the break is over. I will miss our chats.

Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Throughout my teen counseling experience, Melisa was a wonderful source of insight, perspective, and understanding. Melisa took the care and time to hear everything that I had to say and provide me with honest feedback and a way to move forward. Melisa is kind, empathetic, trustworthy, and a great listener. I would recommend her services to anyone needing help and guidance with self-reflection and self-understanding.

Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Love her. I have felt so much better since meeting with her.

Written on Sep 17, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions

Melisa is a pleasure to work with.

Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 4 months

Excellent

Written on Jul 05, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and eating disorders

I am so happy I found Melisa. She helped me get through a major change in my life and deal with my anxiety. She is so understanding and asks the right questions.

Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 3 weeks

Melisa has been great for my daughter! She was super upset about counseling and she said Melisa is great and she’s been opening up more. The options of texting and journaling have helped as well!

Written on Jun 10, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She was amazing! She helped me with my anxiety and helped me learn how to better manage getting into a routine. I'm so grateful to have met Melisa. Thank you!!

Written on May 27, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Melisa has been great so far and am looking forward to working with her further as I feel am benefiting a lot from the process.

Written on May 24, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Melissa has been great in communicating and helping me better my communication.

Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I love my counselor!! She’s absolutely amazing and she understands me! Very grateful for her!

Written on Apr 11, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Amazing, professional, great listener, very helpful. Would definitely recommend her!

Written on Mar 20, 2021 after therapy with Melisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

Thanks so much for this morning!!

Work with me!