Intentional Therapy with Theresa

Nurturing

Multi- Dimensional

Supporting clients as they work through their emotions with compassion and humility during therapy. Often times reminding the nurturers that they too are worthy of nurturing. Exploring relationships and history with nurturing and cultivating lifestyle changes and healthy habits that nurture oneself.

Multi- Dimensional

Encouraging clients to embrace their individualism. Co-creating conversation that embraces the many different parts of the person. Honoring each story, expression and identity. Exploring alternative Healing methods in therapy (i.e Crystal Healing, Astrological Self Acceptance and Chakra Healing ),

Intuitive

Multi- Dimensional

Intuitive

Releasing anxiety, healing trauma memories and coping safely looks different for many. During therapy Theresa witnesses her clients strengthen their relationship within themselves and trust their intuition.

Virtual Healing

Theresa Ford LMSW

Theresa's' passion for social work brought her to her home in Albany, NY. Moving here a day after graduating from Buffalo State College with her BSW as an EOP student. At Buff State Theresa jumped from majors in fashion, sociology, psych to find her love Social Work. She came to UAlbany as a GTOP student and studied Social Welfare in The Advanced Standing Program and Urban Planning. Soon after receiving her MSW Theresa became a Licensed Master Social Worker. After a couple of years working in agencies in Albany and Schenectady Theresa started Developing her own Practice in 2019. Theresa was also recognized and awarded for her work with youth in 2019. Honoring her time spent facilitating Youth Leadership groups for local organizations and previously in foster care facilities. Theresa shifted from working with Youth since 2015 then to work with over 150 men in Housing and Psychiatric Facilities as a Director in 2018 to working with 10-15 Black women, change agents, healers, and mothers via virtual healing now in 2021. The past year Theresa has enjoyed providing therapy and supporting her clients. Stay tuned as Theresa's healing journey and career continues to evolve.

Intentional Therapy with Theresa

Theresa's Training Background

Online Counseling and Therapy: Critical Issues in Winter 2020
An Introduction to EMDR and related Approaches in Psychotherapy in Winter 2020
Integrating Mindfulness into Clinical Practice in Winter 2020
Business Planning Course in Fall 2020
Perinatal Mood Disorders Training in Summer 2020
For more Doula related trainings see BIRTH WORK
Understanding Trauma Training with Rachelle Pean in 2019
Autism Spectrum Disorders : A Brief Overview with The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at Albany in Winter 2019
Youth Leadership for Organizational and Community Transformation in Spring 2018
Advancing Equity: Understanding my bias Retreat Fall 2018 Preventing and managing Crisis in Fall 2018
Asist Suicide Prevention in Fall 2018
Domestic Violence Training with OCFS Spring 2017
Living with Psychosis Part One in Fall 2017
Attachment, Regulation and Competency ARC in Spring 2017
Harassment, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, and
Discrimination in School DASA in Spring 2017
Child Abuse Identification Workshop in Spring 2017
School Violence Intervention and Prevention in Spring 2017
Cans-NY With The Praed Foundation in Summer 2016
Motivational Interviewing in Fall 2016
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Fall 2016
Emotionally Focused Therapy with Couples in Fall 2016
Diversity in Fall 2016
Safe Zone in Fall 2015
Trauma Informed Care with Buffalo Public Schools in Fall 2015
Domestic Violence with Buffalo Family Justice Center in Summer 2015
Question Persuade Refer Suicide Prevention in Summer 2015

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All photos seen are taken by Theresa. Plant photography is one of Theresa's many therapeutic hobbies. Theresa's background ranges in both the clinical and spiritual realm. She works with many through life transitions, grief, and healing from trauma. Theresa is now accepting new clients.

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