Alice Ford, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 35 years in practice

Alice Ford is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with 35 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904002373 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1568749372 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Alice

Alice Ford is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with 35 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns. Her writing and manner are straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use right away.

She draws on long experience helping people recover from trauma and abuse and manage post-traumatic stress. She also supports those dealing with social anxiety, isolation, and the particular strains many women and veterans face.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and steady progress rather than vague theory. Alice pays attention to family patterns and blended family issues. She helps people untangle communication problems and work through family of origin concerns.

Many clients come to her for help with forgiveness, guilt, and shame and for tools to rebuild connection. Her style is calm and direct. She listens carefully, asks practical questions, and offers straightforward strategies people can try between sessions.

She helps clients practice new ways of talking and relating so changes carry over into daily life. People who are looking for steady support through complex emotional concerns often find her approach useful. The emphasis is on real-world change - improving relationships, reducing anxiety, and finding more constructive ways to cope after trauma.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alice lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Two evidence-based approaches she commonly draws on are trauma-informed methods and skills-focused therapy. Trauma-informed work helps people understand how past hurt affects current feelings and behavior, and it supports gradual recovery from post-traumatic stress. Skills-focused therapy teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety, improving communication, and reducing symptoms of depression so people can handle daily challenges more easily.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans based on what helps most. The process is paced to match readiness and personal preferences rather than forcing one method on everyone.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls let the therapist and client see facial cues and practice new communication skills together. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can support short check-ins, homework review, or brief emotional support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues like social anxiety and loneliness.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses straightforward, goal-oriented work that focuses on practical strategies and clearer communication rather than abstract theory.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 35 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients.

What formats are available for meeting with her?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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