Website
https://www.anlcc.com/low-fee-counseling/jacob-ford
Jacob Ford
Supervised Therapist
About
Hey, I’m Jacob. I’m a graduate level counseling intern at A New Life Christian Counseling in Vancouver, WA.
I build therapeutic partnerships where clients feel safe, encounter Christ, and experience true healing. My approach to therapy utilizes a Christ-Centered Therapy (CCT) framework, integrating the riches of the Christian tradition with evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). This integrative approach addresses spiritual health, trauma, addiction, and other struggles in a way that honors the body and the soul. I also specialize in helping clients break free from compulsive behaviors.
I have worked for the past 3 years as a mental health specialist in public school settings (primarily with K-2 and high school students). In my work with children, I use Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) to foster natural emotional expression and growth.
Beyond my clinical training, I bring over eight years of ministry experience working with adolescents in diverse settings. I have served as a church youth and worship leader, as well as a YoungLife leader for both middle and high school students. Most recently, my ministry work has extended to juvenile justice settings through YoungLife One, where I support incarcerated youth. My background also includes an internship at Christian Encounter Ranch, where I provided Christ-centered discipleship for at-risk teens in crisis. Ministry is foundational to who I am, and I approach counseling as a vital service to the Church and to my community. These years of service have deeply shaped my therapeutic approach, equipping me to offer a steady, compassionate anchor for clients navigating life’s heaviest challenges.
I am honored to walk alongside individuals as they navigate the complexities of life, journey closer to God, and develop their true identity in Christ. Click on my website to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
I am under the supervision of Brad Peterson, LPC (Washington / LH6017262; Idaho / 5771980; Oregon / C3974).
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Male
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- Vancouver
Counties
- Clark
ZIPs
- 98660
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- WA
- OR
- ID
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Child (6-11)
- Preteen (11-12)
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
Talk Therapies
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Attachment-based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Experiential Therapies
- Play 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 share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
Cost Per Session
Individual Sessions
50-60 min $60
Payment Methods Accepted
- 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:Multnomah University (2023)
- Degree:Undergrad
- School:Western Seminary (Graduation, Dec. 2027)
- Degree:Graduate School
Years In Practice
1
License Numbers
- Name:Malpractice Insurance
- Number:418662084
- State:
- WA
- Name:State License
- Number:LH6017262
- State:
- WA
- Name:State License
- Number:5771980
- State:
- ID
- Name:State License
- Number:C3974
- State:
- OR
Professional Associations
- AACC
- Other
Professional Associations Other
ACA
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
