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Dr. Leslie Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW (she, her)
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Bolingbrook, IL 60440
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We are so pleased that you have taken the first step in seeking support by connecting with our practice. Life challenges can sometimes be too painful and overwhelming to carry alone. We specialize in addressing personal challenges, relationships issues and providing support to manage mental health concerns. With evidence-based tools and caring professional support it is possible to feel happy, capable and fulfilled.
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Our practice utilizes a strengths-based approach to aids clients in developing new insight and skills to navigate current life circumstances and future challenges as they arise. The first step in this process is to understand your immediate concerns and past experiences. Together we will then establish treatment goals to help you achieve desired outcomes.
Seeking professional support takes courage. Struggling with longstanding issues can leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed and without resolution. Our practice is a safe, supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing sensitive concerns. We look forward to helping you re-bound and take control of the direction of your life.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Dr. Leslie Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.011528 Leslie Ford
- In Practice for 31 Years
- Certificate from CCMC 4218589 / 2000
- Certificate from NASW 1992
- Attended University of Illinois at Chicago, Graduated 2007
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Dr. Leslie Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW