Ellen Ford, LMHC
I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist based in Brooklyn, NY. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for:
Anticipatory grief
Sudden or traumatic loss
Anxiety and chronic stress
Life transitions
Before entering full-time clinical practice, I worked in community health and education, facilitating access to healthcare resources and managing youth social emotional learning programs. My clinical experience spans inpatient, partial-hospitalization, and outpatient settings, where I’ve supported individuals through complex trauma and grief.
My goal is to create a safe space where you can process your experiences, build resilience, and move forward with hope.
I approach each session with curiosity, collaboration, and a focus on what matters most to you
In our first few sessions, we’ll work together to clarify your goals for counseling and create a roadmap that feels supportive and meaningful for you. I’ll guide our time with gentleness, curiosity, and encouragement, always honoring your autonomy and allowing you to set the pace.
I hope to help you navigate the pain, find moments of connection and meaning, and gradually build resilience and hope. My work is rooted in mindfulness, compassion, and a trauma-sensitive perspective.
If you’d like to learn more about my approach and how I can support you, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation call.
Education
MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wheaton College
BA, Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
credentials
NY License #015599
National Certified Counselor, NBCC
Trauma Certificate, Wheaton College
Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist
Modaltities
Compassion Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Attachment Theory
Narrative Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy