Jendayi Ford, LCSW
Licensed in California · 11 years in practice
Jendayi Ford is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of hands-on experience in California.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 27913 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1710184262 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
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About Jendayi
Jendayi Ford is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of hands-on experience in California. She focuses on helping people handle hard moments and develop clearer ways to cope. Her approach is practical and compassionate, aimed at helping clients notice their strengths and build everyday skills.
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, caregiving stress, and challenges tied to identity and discrimination.
Background and approach
Addictions, ADHD, career questions, and compassion fatigue are also within her scope. In sessions she uses straightforward techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people set goals and try small changes.
Sessions combine skill-building with chances to reflect on personal stories and values. Clients can expect a calm, respectful tone and a focus on what feels useful right now. Jendayi aims to help people find tools they can use between sessions to manage moods and handle tough days.
Progress is paced to each person’s needs and goals. She practices in California and works in English. Her style is direct but warm, focused on practical strategies and on honoring each person’s resilience and life story.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jendayi lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
Approaches Jendayi names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches that fit your life online
Jendayi draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy to help people make small, practical changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people try new responses to stress and anxiety. Mindfulness therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then mix techniques from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative, or solution-focused work as needed. The plan evolves based on what helps in real life and what the person wants to accomplish.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people work face to face when that feels useful. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth needs. Live chat and text messaging support quick check-ins, homework prompts, and staying connected between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, and other daily demands.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Jendayi help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, addictions, ADHD, workplace and career concerns, and multicultural or discrimination-related challenges.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is practical, warm, and straightforward. She focuses on skills you can use day to day while also looking at personal stories and values.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working as a licensed professional in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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