Stephanie Ford Bradley, M.A., LPC

Credentials and Professional Experience:

Stephanie Ford Bradley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Georgia and Virginia. Stephanie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The College of New Jersey and earned her Master of Arts degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is also a member of the American Counseling Association.

The many areas that Stephanie has worked under the umbrella of mental health management include depression and mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders, developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, attachment disorders, substance use, childhood trauma, personality disorders, dual diagnoses, relationship problems, and anger management. Over 8 years, she has had substantial success with providing case management, counseling and assessments to victims of domestic abuse, adopted children, foster children, court-ordered clients including adults and adolescents, and troubled relationships. Hence, Stephanie has experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults providing individual, group, and family therapy, as well as crisis counseling. Stephanie has experience providing therapy in settings such as residential treatment, intensive in-home counseling, outpatient, and day treatment program.

Approach:

Stephanie’s approach to therapy is diverse and individualized to client’s needs, such as, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, strategies of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Structured Family Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. She is able to hear the client and be empathetic with information received. Stephanie helps clients to find the core of the problem, behavioral patterns, and embrace hope, strength, and realistic expectations. She promotes harmony and cohesiveness between parents and children using evidenced-based techniques. Stephanie works with clients on communication skills, as communication is the key in the relationship with others. She uses strength-based strategies to facilitate success and growth in her clients.

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