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Katesha Ford MS, LPC-S

Licensed Professional Counselor
Clinical Supervison
ADULTS - ADOLESCENTS
PTSD & TRAUMA EXPERT
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION SPECIALIST
PHYSICAL ABUSE TRAUMA TREATMENT
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the same patterns, no matter how hard you try to change? Maybe you're struggling with relationships, constantly overthinking, feeling emotionally drained, or carrying things from your past that still affect you today.

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I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, relationship challenges, and trauma, including emotional and physical abuse. Whether you're having difficulty setting boundaries, managing your emotions, trusting others, or simply figuring out why you feel the way you do, I'm here to help you work through it.

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My approach is supportive, honest, and practical. I'm not here to judge you or tell you how to live your life. I want to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, understand yourself on a deeper level, and develop the confidence and tools to make meaningful changes.

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You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Sometimes, you just need a place to start.

Approach To Therapy

Find the support you need in a compassionate setting where your voice matters. Through individual counseling, KaTesha tailors each session to your unique experiences and needs.

THERAPY INTERVENTIONS

 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Care

Strength-Based Practices

Motivational Interviewing

 

SPECIALTY AREAS​

 

ADHD

Anxiety

Depression

Relationship Conflict

Substance Abuse

PTSD - Trauma

INSURANCE ACCEPTED​

 

Aetna (Accepted through a 3rd party)

American Behavioral- Uprise Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna (Accepted through a 3rd party)

Telus (Formally Behavioral Health Systems)

Self Pay Accepted

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PENDING

Optum/United Health

Viva Health

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Professional Background & Experience

Katesha Ford is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned her Master of Science in Community Agency Counseling from Jacksonville State University and has dedicated her career to helping individuals navigate personal challenges, strengthen their emotional well-being, and create meaningful changes in their lives.

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Throughout her career, Katesha has developed a counseling style that balances compassion with honesty and accountability. She recognizes that meaningful progress requires more than simply identifying challenges. It involves understanding the experiences, beliefs, and behaviors that influence everyday decisions and relationships.

Katesha believes that every individual is the expert of their own story. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, she works collaboratively with clients to identify their strengths, challenge unhelpful patterns, and develop practical tools that support lasting personal growth.

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Her philosophy is simple: Therapy isn't about becoming someone different. It's about understanding yourself, recognizing your worth, and making choices that support the life you want to live.

Address

2231 Victory LN Ste 900

Hoover, AL 35216

Phone

205-552-2370

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Crisis & Emergency Notice

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BLISS Counseling & Consulting, LLC does not provide emergency or crisis response services through this website, and website forms and messages are not continuously monitored.

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If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, are in immediate danger, or believe you may harm yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

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For suicide or mental health crisis support in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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