Shaakira Ford
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Master of Social Work, MSW Doctor of Social Work, DSW
Minnesota, Georgia
Accepting Online
Updated March 8, 2023
Shaakira Ford
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Couples counseling
- Life coaching
- Women's issues
- Clinical supervision
Professional statement
Dr. Shaakira Ford is a licensed mental health provider with over 17 years of clinical 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.
Specialties
Anger management - Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals
Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Clinical supervision - Offering professional supervision services for clinicians
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Young adults (18-24)
- Loveland Therapy Fund Clients
Insurance
Shaakira Ford is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $125 (60min)
- Sliding scale: $50 - $125
- Couples sessions: $250 (90min)
Additional session information
Payment options
- Venmo
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Location(s)
Online Sessions (Minnesota)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon After 5:30 pm
- Tue After 5:30 pm
- Wed After 5: 30 pm
- Thu After 5:30 pm
- Fri After 5:30 pm
- Sat 9 am - 5pm
- Sun 9 am - 5pm
Online Sessions (Georgia)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon After 5:30 pm
- Tue After 5:30 pm
- Wed After 5:30 pm
- Thu After 5:30 pm
- Fri After 5:30 pm
- Sat 9 am - 5pm
- Sun 9 am - 5pm
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 18 years
Aurora University , Doctor of Clinical Social Work, 2020
Loyola University Chicago , Master of Clinical Social Work , 2005
University of Alabma-Birmingham , Bachelor of Social Sciences , 1998
Licensure
Minnesota: 30718
Georgia: CSW006444
Languages
English
Publications
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Therapy with Shaakira Ford
We interviewed Shaakira Ford and asked about their work with clients and guiding philosophies on therapy.