Kristian Gibson-Ford, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Kristian Gibson-Ford

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
12 years in practice

I provide empathetic and compassionate care with a holistic approach focusing on the 360 approach of mind, body, and spirit.

Tell me what’s going on. I am here for you. I understand that you may be going through a lot right now, and may be feeling overwhelmed, depressed, stressed, or anxious, but that is why I am here to help you. I enjoy working with those in all stages of their career life whether they are just getting started, in the middle, or in retirement. My practice areas include: Trauma and emotional safety, relationship and communication, self-esteem and shame, life and career transitions, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, stress and time management, emotional wellbeing and mindfulness. My counseling practice is tailored to working adults with issues including relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and parenting issues. I also help those same adults manage work and life stressors and transitions, burnout, compassion fatigue, and spiritual crises. I work with individual adults of all ages (18+). I can assist you in providing the tools and the skills you seek in order to be able to maximize your personal best. I provide empathetic and compassionate care with a holistic approach focusing on the 360 approach of mind, body, and spirit.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
African American/BlackCisgender WomanChristianity

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am 11:00 am

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • College and School Placement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Panic
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Physical Stress
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Faith-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • Harmony 360 Counseling

    Office Building

    12339 Wake Union Church RoadSuite 111Wake Forest, NC 27587

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space
    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Up to$150per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Aetna – Indiana
  • Aetna – South Carolina
  • Cigna – Nevada
  • Cigna – South Carolina
  • Cigna – Indiana
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • Optum – North Carolina
  • Oscar – North Carolina
  • United Health Care – North Carolina
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card

Credentials

Licenses

  • LICW-SP

    14460, South Carolina

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    34006886A, Indiana

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    9732-C , Nevada

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    C012286, North Carolina

Education

  • Indiana University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2011