Gray Ford MSW, RSW
Accepting New Clients
Providing mental health services including:
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Adult virtual therapy services
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Adult in person therapy services
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Direct billing for Alberta Blue Cross, Belair Direct, Canada Life, Desjardin, Johnston Group and more...
Master of Social Work, Registered Social Worker
About Me
Are you hoping to adjust your relationship with substance use, addiction, anxiety, or depression? Are you experiencing grief, relationship challenges, or a major life transition? I support adults and young adults who are moving through these experiences. My approach honours your past, lived experiences, and inherent dignity. Together, we will explore your relationship with yourself, others, your community, and our changing world. Through a social work lens, I appreciate how external systems and social forces shape our mental health. My goal is to create a safe, trusting partnership rooted in curiosity, compassion, and connection.
For over a decade, I have worked with individuals navigating concurrent addiction and mental health concerns, starting more directly in frontline roles. I understand how these challenges often overlap and can feel overwhelming or misunderstood. I am here to work through them with you.
I appreciate that reaching out and sharing personal experiences can feel daunting. I strive to make that part easier.
Background & Experience
I earned a Master of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University, where I spent my time during practicum supporting individuals and families navigating profound and life-changing grief related to the death of a loved one. I have a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing grief, substance use concerns, relational strain, and life transitions.
Areas of Interest
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Adjusting relationships with substances, addictions and associated behaviours.
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Anxiety, fears, and worry.
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Communication.
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Depression.
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Emotional regulation.
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Grief, loss, death, dying, and caregiver burnout.
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Life transitions.
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Low self-esteem, image, and perception of self.
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Relationship concerns.
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Sexual orientation, gender identity.
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Stress and burnout.
Approaches & Therapy Services
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Person Centred
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Strength-Based
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Trauma-Informed
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Compassion-Focused, grounded in a practice of cultural humility, anti-oppression, and anti-racism
Direct billing is available to decrease barriers to accessing therapy. Insurance that can be direct billed include: Alberta Blue Cross, Belair Direct, Canada Life, Desjardin, Johnston Group and more.
Often therapy can be covered through a health spending account as well. As well receipts are provided for all services to submit for reimbursement through benefits plans.
No health coverage, no problem! We offer competitive rates. As well you can claim therapy costs on your taxes as a medical expense for any amount over 3% of your income or $3,257 (whichever is less).
Contact
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Online appointment booking available
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Contact our clinic by e-mail or phone.
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A free 15 minute phone or video consult is available to ensure your therapist is a match for your therapy goals. Book a consult online today!