Melisa Ford

Melisa Ford

Licensed Professional Counselor (334) 808-8991

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About Me

As a licensed therapist in Alabama/Georgia, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics with compassion and cultural sensitivity.

I specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, social anxiety, workplace stress, and relationship difficulties. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person’s unique experiences, particularly for individuals from diverse backgrounds facing multicultural challenges.

My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication, overcome isolation, and rediscover their life’s purpose. I’m committed to creating a supportive, affirming environment where individuals can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and build resilience.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients develop practical strategies for managing stress, processing trauma, and cultivating healthier relationships with themselves and others. My goal is to walk alongside you as you create meaningful, sustainable personal growth.

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blended Families
  • Codependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief & Loss
  • Impulsivity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Relationship Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues

Treatment Options

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Locations

Main Location

153 Scouting Cir
Troy, Alabama 36081
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