Ellen Ford, LMHC
I am a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist based in Brooklyn, NY. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for:
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 set up a free 15-minute consultation call.
Education
MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wheaton College
BA, Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
credentials
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