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Vanessa Ford is on a temporary leave of absence from her practice due to a personal emergency. She is unable to respond to inquiries for services at this time. She recommends accessing the “Find a Therapist” feature on the Psychology Today website. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this challenging time.

Vanessa E. Ford LCSW, CADC

Psychotherapist and Addictions Specialist
Therapy and Counseling In Chicago

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EMDR: Treatment for Trauma and Beyond

EMDR: Treatment for Trauma and Beyond

As a psychotherapist treating clients with a variety of anxiety concerns in Chicago, having a well-rounded approach to treatment is key. Once thought of as a fairly specialized form of intervention, more and more people these days are looking into EMDR therapy....
Letting Go

Letting Go

This anonymous piece of writing about letting go has been a source of inspiration for many folks who struggle with co-dependency. Read on…. To let go doesn’t mean to stop caring. It means I can’t do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off. It’s the...
Success

Success

I find this quote about success very inspiring… To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best...