Lisa Ford, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Lisa Ford is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting people through hard times. She holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and works from Maryland. She focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier and more able to cope. Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career concerns, depression, and major life changes. She also helps with panic attacks, mood disorders, workplace problems, and issues tied to pregnancy and childbirth. Other areas she addresses include feelings of abandonment, caregiver strain, isolation, and struggles with self-worth. Sessions emphasize the client’s own strengths and personal story. Lisa listens with a client-centered stance and then uses clear strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy when helpful. She breaks down problems into manageable parts and practices new ways of thinking and acting in real life. People can expect a calm, straightforward approach. Conversations are focused and practical. Goals are set together and progress is reviewed in simple terms. Lisa supports international clients and holds licenses across the region while practicing from Maryland. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule. If someone wants to begin, they can start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.

Practical approaches for online care

Lisa combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people make real changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding each person’s story, and building a supportive relationship that respects the client's perspective. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses simple exercises to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lisa will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful and what isn’t, so the approach evolves with progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet that fit busy lives. Video calls let people work face-to-face from different places, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins or ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work weeks, caregiving schedules, or when travel is difficult.