Victoria Ford, M.S., LMFT
EMDR and Somatic Experiencing® Therapist
I specialize in gently treating adult clients to resolve trauma, chronic stress and relationship difficulty, through kind, effective approaches.
I offer 60-90 minute sessions for a spacious, gentle and effective experience, allowing for maximum healing.
Alternative Treatment Design
Supportive Extended Sessions
Support for your Whole Self & Relationships
Talk therapy alone is outdated
Sessions with Victoria are a spacious and gentle experience with extended sessions to tend to what brings you.
We are focused and motivated by your goals. We move gently so that you can tolerate and integrate the work and changes.
I offer extended sessions on a case by case basis as some "nervous systems" will benefit more from shorter sessions, more frequently.
Talk therapy alone is outdated
Support for your Whole Self & Relationships
Talk therapy alone is outdated
Research supports that trauma and distress live in the body and nervous system.
Trying to talk through trauma or chronic stress patterns does not heal it.
The body remembers. Somatic Experiencing® is a body oriented approach that supports nervous system regulation and restoration.
We know the brain and body are intricately connected, informing our moods, sensations and thoughts. If we leave the body out and pretend you only have a mind and emotions - well we're missing the boat and complete healing may be just out of reach.
Support for your Whole Self & Relationships
Support for your Whole Self & Relationships
Support for your Whole Self & Relationships
Trauma is sneaky.
It creates disconnection - not just between people but within our own selves, clear down to how our nervous system is reading signals on a daily basis.
That wreaks havoc on our relationships, especially the closest ones.
I provide a unique blend of therapy that includes the body, heart, mind, spirit and relationships.
What could I work on in sessions with you?
Childhood Relationship Injuries (Trauma)
Most of us have some psychological injuries we experienced in childhood - from family, other adults, or other children. This ranges from embarrassing to abuse or neglect experiences. Get relief.
Trauma experienced as an Adult
Many of us have experienced forms of trauma in our adult life - often involving an important relationship.
Chronic Stress
This pattern can result from past trauma that is living in the present; relief and change is possible. We may not be aware of what it is that is causing our chronic stress, or what to do about it.
Medical trauma
This is often an unrecognized trauma that can stick around and have more impact than we realize. Surgeries, ER experiences, procedures or witnessing them of a close other are all important to reprocess and will benefit your body/mind to heal. This includes birth trauma - either your own birth or trauma giving birth.
Car Accidents, Disasters, Violence, Assault
These are classic examples of trauma of course. However, car accidents and falls are included here as well. This is treatable.
Upcoming Medical Procedure
If you are about to undergo one or more medical procedures, come for 1-2 sessions of rich support for your body, mind and heart. I have had multiple surgeries in my life, and so wish I had known about this beneficial resource. Protect your mind and body with co-created resources based on Somatic Experiencing® principles and EMDR positive future planning. It's more than just good wishes; learn this process and you can use it forever and share with others!
Co-Founder of Water Street Family Counseling
After 12 years in community work as a Marriage and Family Therapist, colleague Carmen McHenry and myself founded Water Street Family Counseling together in 2012.
We're so happy to be here and create a warm and comfortable atmosphere to support healing, both in person and virtually.