Dr. Shaakira Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Let's Connect (470) 536-4086
There's a life that you envision and deserve. Presently, it may feel far away but it is attainable. Even if you feel discouraged, you can mobilize your bravery to craft a transformation you're proud of.
I partner with you to simplify the chaos, translate the confusion into clarity and find motivation to discover your true self. You will begin to live with intention.
Walking your healing path alone can feel overwhelming. Decide today that you are taking the step forward to ease and relief.
Call or Email Dr. Shaakira Ford now for a free 15 minute consultation - (470) 536-4086
Let's Connect (470) 536-4086
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Quest Behavioral Health
Dr. Shaakira Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 536-4086
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / CSW006444 Shaakira A. Ford
- In Practice for 21 years
- Attended Aurora University, Loyola University Chicago, University of Alabama-Birmingham , Doctorate of Clinical Social Work, Masters in Clinical Social Work, Bachelors in Social Sciences
- License: State of Minnesota 30718 / 2022
- Membership with Georgia Society of Clinical Social Work
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Shaakira Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 536-4086
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Coaching
- Coping Skills
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Dr. Shaakira Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (470) 536-4086
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Dr. Shaakira Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (470) 536-4086
Location
Additional Location
Atlanta, GA 30342
(470) 536-4086Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Dr. Shaakira Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (470) 536-4086