Starting from the Roots…
Rooted Psychotherapy and Wellness was created in 2026 by Dr. Kenya Ford, a registered Psychology Associate in Maryland and DC. This practice is a seed planted and a step closer to becoming an independent mental health provider and healer as I gain more autonomy in implementing the model of care I would like to provide. Rooted Psychotherapy and Wellness was named to honor our connection we have to our ancestors, as we are rooted in our traditions and values of our family. We carry some of those values and wisdom with us as we learn and heal through experiences, but we also continue to build, tend to, and grow our lineage and legacy.
I, Dr. Kenya Ford (she/her), am a compassionate, postdoctoral therapist committed to creating a non judgmental space to assist clients in healing, growth, and self-discovery. I provide intentional, culturally responsive care grounded in social justice and equity. I work with clients ages 3–70+, supporting trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, grief, life transitions, identity exploration, and relational challenges. I am especially passionate about working with individuals who hold intersectional marginalized identities, including Black folx, women, and LGBTQIA+ clients. I occasionally work with couples, families, and facilitate groups.
Dr. Kenya A. Ford, Registered Psychology Associate
I hold a PsyD doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, with 11 years of experience providing therapy and psych testing, while having careers involved with mental health, life coaching and child development prior to graduate studies. I have primarily worked in private practices and community mental health, providing individual, group, couples, and family mental health therapy. I currently work as an independent contractor with supervision under Rooted Psychotherapy and Wellness in Maryland and DC. I have had the pleasure of facilitating psychoeducation and processing workshops, providing psychological testing, consultation, and providing mental health therapy.
I consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients and help them acquire tools as they build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change in their lives.
Future Branches…
I feel inspired to facilitate workshops and healing sessions, some community events and some that help the workspace feel safe.
It is part of my duty as a clinician and healer to co-create safe processing spaces for other healers to learn and share skills, as well as process the weight of being a safe holding space for others.
I hope acquire the finances to provide for underserved communities with food and activities to promote connection and community healing.
I commit to reaching with my branches to make connections with others passionate in this work to expand my services, and also open a warm and safe physical space for folx to receive services.
Rooted Psychotherapy and Wellness plans to grow many branches to reach others in our journeys towards healing and growing.
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