Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA (she, her)
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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 Email Rikell S Ford now - (412) 998-8489
Let's Connect (412) 998-8489

Finances
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- 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
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Email me or call with questions - (412) 998-8489
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / SW137058 Rikell S Ford
- Attended University of Pittsburgh, MSW, Graduated 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email 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
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? Email 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
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Email me or call with questions - (412) 998-8489
Location
Additional Location
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 998-8489Nearby Areas
Rikell S Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (412) 998-8489