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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Workplace issues
About Estelle
Estelle Ford is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Recredentialed (LCSW-R) in New York with 10 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, and major life changes.
She works with adults who are facing shifts in mood, trouble coping, or difficulty with relationships. Estelle focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions. Conversations are plain and direct so people leave with clear next steps.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and in-session problem solving. She pays attention to how guilt, shame, and money worries affect decisions. Sessions address workplace pressures and issues many women bring up about roles and expectations.
Estelle helps people clarify values and life purpose when they feel stuck. She also supports recovery-focused work for those dealing with addictions, with an emphasis on coping skills and relapse prevention planning.
People who want straightforward talk about mood, daily functioning, and practical coping strategies often find this format useful. To begin, clients use the See online therapy options button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How therapeutic approaches map to online work
Estelle uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and structured work. One common approach is skill-based cognitive work which helps people recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and practice alternative responses; this is often useful for anxiety and depression. Another approach emphasizes behavioral and coping strategies such as activity scheduling, stress management techniques, and relapse prevention planning; these methods support recovery from addictions and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Estelle collaborates with each person to pick techniques that match their goals and situation. She will review what helps, try options in session, and adjust approaches based on what the client finds useful.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to keep brief check-ins during a lunch break, choose a quieter setting with less background activity, or avoid being on camera for some sessions, depending on what is offered.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, money and financial issues, mood disorders, self-love, women's issues, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical in-session problem solving. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills you can use between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with the adults and concerns listed above.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and is licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.