Jim Ford, ADT, CSC-AD
Addiction Counselor | Young Adults, Adults & Older Adults
Addiction • Substance Use • Early Recovery • Purpose & Direction
I work with individuals navigating substance use and the early stages of recovery. Drawing from both my clinical experience and my own recovery journey, I understand how challenging it can be to make meaningful changes while figuring out what life can look like on the other side of addiction.
My approach is grounded in empathy, honesty, and the belief that recovery is about more than sobriety. Together, we can build practical skills, strengthen the foundation of your recovery, and begin reconnecting with a sense of purpose and direction.
You Might Be a Good Fit If...
You’re navigating substance use or addiction
You’re in the early stages of recovery
You’re adjusting to life without substances
You want support from someone who understands recovery personally
You’re working to build structure, stability, and healthier routines
You’re questioning what comes next after getting sober
You want to reconnect with a greater sense of purpose and direction
Specialties
My therapeutic approach may incorporate:
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Addiction & Recovery Support
Early Recovery Support
Relapse Prevention & Recovery Skills
Strength-Based Support
Purpose & Goal Development
The specific approach we use will depend on your individual needs, experiences, and goals.
I know from my own recovery journey that meaningful change can be difficult, even when you know it’s what you want. You don’t have to have everything figured out before asking for support.
My approach is honest, empathetic, and grounded in meeting you where you are. Together, we can look at the challenges affecting your recovery, identify practical ways to move forward, and build on the strengths you already have.
My goal isn’t simply to help you maintain sobriety. I want to help you build a life in recovery that has direction, connection, and meaning—one step at a time.
How I Can Help
Addiction & Substance Use
Addiction can affect far more than substance use itself. It can influence relationships, routines, confidence, decision-making, and the way you see yourself. I provide a supportive space to be honest about where you are, understand what may be keeping you stuck, and begin building a stronger foundation for change.
Early Recovery
The beginning of recovery can bring relief and hope, but it can also come with uncertainty. Old routines are changing, relationships may feel different, and you may be figuring out how to navigate everyday life without relying on substances.
Together, we can focus on strengthening recovery skills, creating healthier patterns, and developing the structure and support you need as you move forward.
Purpose & Direction
Getting sober is an important step, but recovery can also raise a bigger question: What do I want my life to look like now?
I help clients explore what matters to them beyond substance use, reconnect with their strengths and interests, and begin building a sense of purpose and direction that supports long-term recovery.
Building a Life in Recovery
Recovery isn’t only about what you’re leaving behind. It’s also about what you’re building.
We can work together to identify realistic goals, strengthen healthy routines, navigate challenges as they arise, and create a life that feels increasingly stable, meaningful, and connected.