Vanessa E. Ford, LCSW, CADC

My psychotherapy practice provides mental health counseling services to the Chicago area. Can you envision a change for the future? Freedom from a behavior, past experience, or negative self-doubt that seems to prevent you from taking that next step forward? At one time or another, we all experience losses- some may feel like a slight dip, and at other times they may seem like a tidal wave, ready to take over our lives. When we are under this kind of stress, we may begin to notice that our normal coping skills are stretched to the maximum. Our relationships, attitudes towards ourselves or others, or negative “self-talk” worsens. Or perhaps you have begun to drink more or use drugs to cope, or out of habit or circumstance. Behavioral addictions or compulsions have taken over. You have begun to think to yourself, “Now is the time for change- but I don’t know where to start.” This realization can be sudden, or a gradual build-up until it just seems like it is too much to handle alone.

Vanessa's therapist reviews are highly commending and show that clients have had remarkable experiences. Review shows that clients have seen Vanessa through therapy, through the years, showing long-term relationships, which underlines her success and the quality of service she offers. Most commonly, clients have handled mental health struggles supported through the work of earlier therapists. most of the reviews show that Vanessa has a good reputation as a listener, allowing clients to lead therapy and provide a peaceful environment that helps them introduce their problems and feelings openly. Most reviews also commend Vanessa's option of being an interactive therapist who can use questions to make clients understand their problems or situations and come up with lasting solutions. Lastly, the reviews show that clients have had enough sessions with Vanessa there insinuating the quality of professionalism and tactics used in the therapy. Clients have interacted with Vanessa for over a year, making the client highly recommend Vanessa for her therapy services. Clients also show that Vanessa knows how to time and deliver those weeks with increased mental breakdowns, making her reviews highly commending.