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Rikell S Ford

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA (she, her)

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Lansdowne, PA 19050
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Lansdowne, PA 19050
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When anxiety, depression, or major life transitions begin to weigh heavily, it can feel exhausting to carry everything on your own. Many people seek therapy when stress becomes constant, roles shift, relationships feel strained, or daily pressures feel overwhelming. The clients I support often come in while navigating cultural expectations, family responsibilities, and the emotional weight of always needing to stay strong for others. I provide a supportive space to find clarity, restore balance, and build tools for moving forward with confidence and peace.
My style is holistic, collaborative, and grounded in cultural humility. Sessions feel conversational, affirming, and paced to your needs. Together we explore emotions, strengthen coping tools, and make sense of stress, relationships, and identity in ways that support healing and meaningful change.
If you’re ready for support that honors your story and helps you move forward with clarity and strength, scheduling is simple through My Website or reach out via Psych Today. Therapy can be a place to restore balance, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with yourself. When you’re ready, I welcome you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Rikell S Ford now - (412) 998-8489

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lansdowne, PA 19050

(412) 998-8489

Clairton, PA 15025

My website
Offering tele-therapy session as a safe space for clarity, strength, and healing. Schedule when you're ready.
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (412) 998-8489
Photo of Rikell S Ford, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Lansdowne, PA 19050

(412) 998-8489

Clairton, PA 15025

My website
Offering tele-therapy session as a safe space for clarity, strength, and healing. Schedule when you're ready.
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Geisinger
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Out of Network
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I accept major insurance plans, including Aetna, Highmark/BCBS, UPMC, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as Medicaid. Claims are submitted on your behalf. You are responsible for co-pays or deductibles. Private pay is available.
Photo of Rikell S Ford, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
or call with questions - (412) 998-8489
"
I accept major insurance plans, including Aetna, Highmark/BCBS, UPMC, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as Medicaid. Claims are submitted on your behalf. You are responsible for co-pays or deductibles. Private pay is available.
Photo of Rikell S Ford, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
or call with questions - (412) 998-8489

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / SW137058 Rikell S Ford
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Pittsburgh, MSW, Graduated 2017
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Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (412) 998-8489
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Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (412) 998-8489

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Issues
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Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (412) 998-8489
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Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (412) 998-8489

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use an integrative, client-centered approach tailored to each individual. My primary modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients understand how thoughts impact emotions and behaviors. I also incorporate trauma-informed care, strengths-based approaches, and culturally responsive therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
Photo of Rikell S Ford, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
or call with questions - (412) 998-8489
"
I use an integrative, client-centered approach tailored to each individual. My primary modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients understand how thoughts impact emotions and behaviors. I also incorporate trauma-informed care, strengths-based approaches, and culturally responsive therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
Photo of Rikell S Ford, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
or call with questions - (412) 998-8489

Location

Primary Location

Lansdowne, PA 19050

(412) 998-8489

Additional Location

Clairton, PA 15025

(412) 998-8489
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Offering tele-therapy session as a safe space for clarity, strength, and healing. Schedule when you're ready.
Photo of Rikell S Ford, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (412) 998-8489
"
Offering tele-therapy session as a safe space for clarity, strength, and healing. Schedule when you're ready.
Photo of Rikell S Ford, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (412) 998-8489