Healing begins with having a space that is truly yours.
If you're feeling sad, overwhelmed by stress, struggling with past trauma/hurt, facing challenges in your relationships, finding it hard to cope with grief, uncertain about your life's purpose, dealing with personal/racial trauma, or simply sensing that something is preventing you from reaching your full potential, then I welcome the chance to talk with you to start you on a journey toward hope, healing and wholeness.
Hi, I’m Dr. Ford-Johnson.
—Philosophy
I believe in promoting wellness through a healthier mind — and that belief is not just my mission, it is my passion, my purpose, and the reason Mental Fitness Group exists. Mental health is crucial for life success. When your mind is well, everything else — your relationships, your work, your sense of purpose — functions better, flow easier, and feels more like the life you were meant to live.
I take a positive psychology approach to therapy — what I call mental fitness —intentionally strengthening all four dimensions of what shapes who you are: emotional, physical, financial, and social — because each one directly affects the others, and how you show up in your life.
True healing is not something that happens to you — it is something you actively build, one session at a time, just as you train your body at the gym — with consistency, conviction, and clarity.
—Therapeutic Approach
With over 15 years of clinical experience, I provide a warm, supportive environment where you can openly share your experiences, examine your thoughts and feelings, and learn practical strategies for lasting, positive change.
I utilize evidence-based practices — proven methods that help you navigate life's most challenging mental health concerns — whether that's anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, work-life balance, grief and loss, trauma, chronic pain, or the mental health effects of chronic stress.
My goal is not just to help you cope — it is to help you build the inner strength to truly heal, grow and thrive.
—Clinical Training and Areas of Specialization
I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialized training in neuropsychology, geropsychology, and chronic pain management.
I utilize evidence-based practices, integrating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, combined with a positive psychology technique (mental fitness) to help you handle life’s challenges.
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Texas (#37263) and Florida (#9265)
Doctoral training in clinical psychology, neuropsychological assessments
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Published researcher and author
Public speaker at research conferences, community church events and wellness workshops
Getting started on your mental fitness journey is easy.
Step 1. Schedule a complimentary consultation call
During this 15- minute phone call, you will be given an opportunity to discuss your concerns and changes you'd like to see in your life. You will learn how I might be best to support your needs, have an opportunity to ask questions, and finally, get started on your mental fitness journey!
Step 2. Complete your paperwork online & attend your intake assessment appointment
An intake assessment is a 60-minute appointment where we will meet and delve deep into your presenting concerns and background. Together, we will set goals for treatment and agree to how frequently you will meet for therapy sessions.
Step 3. Attend your therapy sessions and start healing
Therapy sessions are 50-minute appointments where you work on the goals outlined and frequently check in to assess your progress. Therapy is active with the expectation that you will continue working on your goals between sessions.