Percy Ford, LPC

Percy Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and major life changes. He aims for straightforward, practical sessions that focus on real problems and steps to feel better. Percy uses plain language and keeps meetings focused and goal-oriented so people can fit therapy into busy lives.

He earned a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Argosy University Nashville in 2007 and holds LPC credentials in Tennessee and Oregon. Percy has 15 years of clinical experience, including work in inpatient settings for adolescent sex offenders and substance use treatment. He provided sex offender treatment for 10 years and has offered private practice work since 2012.

Percy blends several approaches to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a primary model he uses alongside psychodynamic ideas and person-centered techniques. He also draws on solution-focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing when those tools fit the goals.

Sessions emphasize clear steps, skill practice, and time to talk through personal history when it matters. Percy also has experience addressing first responder and veteran concerns, seasonal mood shifts, personality-related issues, sexual assault and abuse, self-harm, and sexual difficulties. He suggests practical strategies and helps people try them between sessions.

Outside of clinical work, Percy enjoys outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, gardening, and caring for his beagle hounds. That love of the outdoors informs a down-to-earth approach to therapy.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Percy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help people manage stress and stay present during difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what fits best. Together you can adjust the mix of strategies based on what feels helpful and what produces real changes in day-to-day life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when that matters. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief skill practice, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit care into work, family, or busy routines while still working with a licensed professional.