Business Details
9 Years
experience
Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina & New Jersey
Sharhonda Ford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, and families to overcome emotional challenges and achieve holistic wellness. With over 20 years of experience in coaching, counseling, and human resources, she combines clinical expertise with practical life strategies to address trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and career-related stress. Specializing in evidence-based modalities like Brainspotting and EMDR, Sharhonda offers personalized therapy sessions tailored to clients' unique needs, emphasizing collaborative treatment planning and long-term healing. Her practice extends beyond traditional counseling to include pre-marriage assessments, career counseling, and keynote speaking engagements focused on resilience and personal growth.Certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and SYMBIS facilitation, she provides tools to strengthen relationships and foster emotional stability. Sharhonda's mission centers on helping clients break free from paralyzing emotions, rediscover self-worth, and align their lives with purpose-driven goals. Her academic background includes a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and a Master's degree in Human Resources, reflecting her commitment to both mental health and professional development. By integrating faith-based principles with clinical rigor, she creates a supportive environment for clients to navigate life transitions and reclaim their potential.
Services
Counseling Services
Trauma Therapy
Couples Counseling
Career Counseling
Pre-Marriage Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in counseling and human resources
- Specialized training in Brainspotting and EMDR for trauma resolution
- Gottman-certified relationship therapy expertise
- Collaborative, client-centered treatment planning
- Integrated approach to mental health and career wellness
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
- Gottman Level 1 Marriage Institute Certification
Services
Counseling Services
Personalized mental health counseling addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Evidence-based techniques help clients develop coping strategies and achieve emotional stability through individualized treatment plans.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment using Brainspotting and EMDR methodologies to process adverse experiences. Focuses on reducing emotional distress and rebuilding resilience for long-term psychological healing and personal growth.
Couples Counseling
Gottman-certified relationship therapy addressing communication issues, conflict resolution, and intimacy challenges. Includes pre-marriage counseling using SYMBIS assessments to strengthen relationship foundations and prevent future conflicts.
Career Counseling
Guidance for career development, workplace stress management, and work-life balance. Combines counseling techniques with human resources expertise to enhance professional satisfaction and career progression.
Pre-Marriage Counseling
SYMBIS-certified pre-marital counseling assessing relationship strengths and growth areas. Focuses on communication skills, conflict resolution strategies, and shared goal setting to build lasting marital foundations.
People
Sharhonda L. Ford
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Licensed therapist with 20+ years in counseling and human resources. Specializes in trauma recovery, couples therapy, and career coaching. Holds Master's degrees in Professional Counseling and Human Resources.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, career counseling, and pre-marriage assessments using evidence-based methods like EMDR and Brainspotting.
Are you licensed in my state?
I am currently licensed to provide counseling services in North Carolina and New Jersey through telehealth platforms.
How do I book a consultation?
Complete the contact form on my website, and allow 2-3 business days for a response to schedule your initial consultation.
What certifications do you hold?
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Gottman Level 1 Certified, and SYMBIS pre-marriage assessment facilitator with specialized training in trauma recovery.
Do you offer speaking engagements?
Yes, I deliver keynote speeches and workshops on mental health, overcoming adversity, and relationship wellness at conferences, retreats, and organizational events.
