Percy Ford is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and major life changes.
01About Percy
Percy Ford is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and major life changes. He brings 15 years of counseling experience and a straightforward style to sessions. He practices in Tennessee and offers care in English.
Percy earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Argosy University Nashville in 2007 and holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Tuskegee University. He first became licensed in 2010 and draws on years of work in inpatient treatment settings for adolescent sex offenders and substance use.
Background and approach
That background informs his practical approach to problem solving. In session he uses a mix of methods tailored to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a consistent part of his work, along with psychodynamic and person-centered ideas.
He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when they match a person's goals. Percy pays attention to how life experience shapes thinking and behavior. He helps people talk through patterns, set realistic goals, and try small changes that add up.
He aims to keep sessions clear and direct so people know what to try between meetings. Outside of counseling he spends time outdoors fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, gardening, and caring for his beagle hounds. Those interests influence a calm, down-to-earth approach in sessions.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 2643 · expires April 2028
- LPC (Oregon)
- License C10966 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1316075294 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Percy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- First responder issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Personality disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
Methods Percy names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Percy names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear exercises and practice between sessions; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can be useful for stress and mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-oriented method that helps people find personal reasons to change and build commitment for recovery from addiction or other habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the client’s needs and adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options can help fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns are taken in sessions?
Sessions address stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and coping with life changes. There is additional focus on first responder and veteran issues, personality disorders, sexual concerns, and self-harm risk.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is direct and practical, combining talk about past experience with steps to change current habits. Sessions often mix person-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused planning.
What is his professional background?
Percy has 15 years of experience and worked in inpatient settings for adolescent sex offenses and substance use. He has provided sex offender treatment and has been in independent practice roles since 2012.
What are the credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Tennessee and Oregon LPC listings. He practices in Tennessee and conducts sessions in English.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. The variety lets people choose what fits their schedule and comfort.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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