Christopher Ford

Christopher Ford

National Certified Counselor

Verified by Christian Care Connect

Accepting new clients · Accepting referrals · Offers in person · Offers telehealth

About

Do you feel like you don’t know who you are? Do you feel misunderstood? Have you struggled with confidence, fear, or hopelessness? Having these thoughts and emotions can be incredibly painful. Many feel ashamed for having them and try to manage their mental health on their own, which can perpetuate isolation and relational pain.

I am a Christian and therapist, offering care grounded in both faith and professional expertise. My journey in service began with overseas missions, pastoral care and over 20 years in the social work field, where I supported individuals and families through complex challenges. Along the way, I have also benefited from counseling and mentorship myself, which has shaped my understanding of empathy, resilience, and the healing process.

I offer an integrative approach to therapy, blending relational and person-centered methods while drawing from other theories and interventions to meet the unique needs of each client. Feeling overwhelmed by shame, struggling with identity, navigating relationship or marital challenges, or wrestling with addiction can make life feel trapped. I believe that while we all face these challenges at times, we do not have to suffer alone.

Motivated by a desire to provide compassionate, skilled guidance, I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, equipping me to help clients move toward emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. There is hope, and if you’re ready to receive help, I invite you to reach out and begin the journey.

Provider details

Website

https://www.chrisford.org

Clinician's Sex/Gender

Male

Handicap Accessible

Yes

Cities

  • Asheville
  • Hendersonville
  • Brevard
  • Fletcher
  • Arden

Counties

  • Buncombe County
  • Henderson
  • Transylvania

ZIPs

  • 28801
  • 28704
  • 28792
  • 28712

Teleheath

Yes

Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth

  • NC

Individual Sessions

  • 50-60 min

Psychological Testing

No

Ages

  • Adolescent (13-17)
  • Adult (18-70)
  • Senior (70+)

Talk Therapies

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma Focused
  • Attachment-based Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy

Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement

Yes

Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position

Yes

Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session

Yes

Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?

Yes

What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?

  • Patient led approach

How direct is your approach with patients?

  • I allow the patient to come up with their own interpretations and solutions

Payment Methods Accepted

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Do you accept payment plans

No

Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment

No

Educational History

    • School:Montreat College
    • Degree:Masters Degree

Years In Practice

4

License Numbers

    • Name:State License
    • Number:18017
    • State:
      • NC

Professional Associations

  • AACC

Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?

Yes

Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?

Yes

Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?

Yes

Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?

Yes

Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?

Yes
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