952.831.2000
Laura Ford, MA, LPCC
Minnesota License #1805
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Daytime, evening and weekend appointments are available and we accept most insurance.
Laura works with clients on a wide range of presenting concerns, including depression, anger, shame, grief and loss, anxiety, perfectionistic thinking, relationship difficulties and self-doubt. Laura is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and has worked with adults, couples, families and teens in a variety of settings for over ten years. Laura brings patience, open-mindedness and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship.
While operating primarily from a psychodynamic orientation, Laura also draws upon a range of other complementary approaches, including existentialist and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Laura has a particular interest in depth-oriented approaches, and emphasizes development of client insight, self-integration and self-acceptance. She believes that in looking at the parts of ourselves we unknowingly seek to avoid, we can learn to engage in the world in a more authentic and fulfilling way.
The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon
The Chemistry of Calm: A Powerful, Drug-Free Plan to Quiet Your Fears and Overcome Your Anxiety by Henry Emmons, M.D.
Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives by Pia Mellody
Education
- St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
- MA in Counseling and Psychological Services (2016)
- MA in Counseling and Psychological Services (2016)
- Bethel University
- BA in Education (2005)
- BA in Education (2005)
Training
- Master’s Practicum at Integral Psychotherapy and Family Counseling – private practice serving adults, couples and families
- Intern at LifeSpan’s Youth Transition Program – day treatment programming for teens
Experience
- Program Manager with Hennepin County’s Family Stabilization Services program, providing mental health case management services to families
- Mental Health Practitioner at Reach for Resources Inc, providing Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS)
Meet the Rest of the Team
Cabot Psychological Services has a team of highly trained professionals to assist you with your specific needs. Meet The Team
Laura Ford only sees HealthPartners clients at Cabot Psychological Services. Clients with other insurance can reach her directly via lauramford.com.
Her office is located at 2012 Bryant Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405.
Resources Laura often recommends to clients:
Laura is an independent contractor working with Cabot Psychological Services.