Profile

Jessica Ford, M.S.W., RSW, RMFT Psychotherapist – Jessica holds a Masters Degree in clinical social work – family systems at the University of Chicago and is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), earned a post-graduate designation in marriage and family therapy and is completing a certification in sex therapy with Board of Examiners in Sex Therapy & Counselling in Ontario (BESTCO). She has advanced training for couples therapy in Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Her expertise includes working with individuals, couples and families who face neurological impairments due to a brain injury, stroke or progressive illness. This includes individuals with various communicative disorders such as aphasia.

For over twenty years she has worked with individuals, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds in communities and clinical settings. Her therapeutic approach is interactive and experiential. She provides support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.

With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths, attaining the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Credentials

Regulated Health Care professional in good standing.

Has been practicing since 1998

Language(s)

English

Treatments

I treat the following age groups: Adult (18-64), Senior (65+)

I treat the following injuries: Brain Injury, Emotional Trauma, Psychiatric Trauma

Region(s) of service

Kawartha and Northumberland, South Eastern Ontario

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