Last edited 01/31/2024

Headshot of Dr. Shaakira Ford Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Dr. Shaakira Ford
LCSW, LICSW

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
Online in Georgia and Minnesota
Headshot of Dr. Shaakira Ford Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanBlack/African AmericanBIPOC

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Location

Online Therapy

Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-Esteem
General Expertise
AnxietyCareersWork StressRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemRace & Cultural IdentityCaregiver stress & supportCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesDivorce & separationLife coachingLife transitionsWomen's issuesMarriage issuesHighly Sensitive PersonBurnout
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesFeminist TherapyHumanistic TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychoanalytic TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy for InsomniaCoachingMarriage and Family Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Marriage & Couples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureGeorgia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CSW006444Minnesota, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, 30718
Education
Aurora University, Associate of Applied Arts, Clinical Social Work, 2020
Loyola University Chicago, Master of Social Work, Clinical Social Work, 2005
University of Alabama-Birmingham, Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, 1998
Work HistoryDr. Shaakira Ford is a licensed mental health provider with over 18 years of experience supporting individuals in creating authentic lives. Dr. Ford earned a bachelor's in social sciences from University of Alabama-Birmingham, a master's in clinical social work from Loyola University Chicago, and a Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from Aurora University. Dr. Ford is passionate about collaborating with clients in not only planting seeds toward goals, but also dedicated to insuring goals bloom.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Dr. Shaakira Ford, LCSW, LICSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
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