About Me

Ayana Ford, AMFT

Therapist for individuals, couples, and families navigating identity, connection, trauma, and change.

Hi, I’m Ayana!

I see our work together as a partnership built on trust, curiosity, and compassion. I’m not here to tell you who to be. I’m here to support who you already are while we explore what healing, growth, or clarity looks like for you.

Ayana's Specialties

I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families working through anxiety, trauma, depression, intimacy and sexual health, identity exploration, and complex relationship dynamics. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, kink-aware, and grounded in anti-oppressive, inclusive care.

Anxiety

Depression

Trauma / PTSD

Family Therapy

Relationship Issues

Intimacy & Sexual Health

Couples Therapy

LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

Why This Work Matters to Me

Therapy changed my life by showing me that healing doesn’t have to be linear and that people deserve spaces where their full stories, identities, and truths are welcomed. I do this work because I believe deeply in the power of being seen, heard, and held, especially in a world that often tells us to hide the most important parts of ourselves.

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Get to Know Our Team

LMFT

Christian Hodges

My passion is to guide individuals, couples, and families on their wellness journey with compassion and authenticity.

PsyD.

Dr. Ashley Snyder

Let’s reignite those feelings of desire, passion, and attraction, cultivating a deeper connection and a more vibrant relationship.

APCC

Cynaera Lewis

I'm here to support you in creating meaningful change and resilience with a goal-focused approach.

ASW

Erikah Smalls

I offer a calm, nonjudgmental space for teens and adults navigating anxiety, identity, and life transitions. 

ASW

Dianne Vitug

I empower you to heal from trauma and life’s challenges, guiding you to find a sense of purpose while offering practical tools.

APCC

Aidan Levin

I work with you to understand what’s getting in the way and build tools that actually work for your goals and your life.

APCC

Madeline Ryan

I draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each individual’s goals and needs.

AMFT

Ayana Ford

Therapist for individuals, couples, and families navigating identity, connection, trauma, and change—with care, collaboration, and cultural humility.

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