Therapist in Cranston, Rhode Island Marissa Ford, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 0-21
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Marissa Ford, MSW, LICSW
Marissa Ford is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island who has been practicing since 2013. She has a BA in Sociology from Sonoma State University and an MA in Social Work (MSW) from Boston College. Marissa strives to assist children, teens, and families in the development of interpersonal, social emotional, and coping skills to address challenges and maximize learning and growth in a multitude of settings. She integrates a strengths-based, solution focused approach, and utilize modalities such as Play Therapy, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Social Skills Building. In her spare time, Marissa enjoys spending time with her family of four and her very furry Australian Shepard! She is a Disney fanatic and enjoys visiting the parks. You can often find her singing to country or Disney music as well as attending concerts of all genres.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- PTSD/Trauma
- School Avoidance
- Somatoform Disorders
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Tufts
- Tufts-Medicare
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy
- Parenting Skills
Education
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Boston College
Professional | 2013
Chestnut Hill, MA, US
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Sonoma State University
Undergraduate | 2009
Rohnert Park, CA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Marissa Ford. You can also call 401-572-3313 to have someone assist you.
Marissa Ford generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 401-572-3313 to find out Marissa Ford's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Marissa Ford:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)-Medicare
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- Tufts
- Tufts-Medicare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 401-572-3313 to see how we can help.
Marissa Ford is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Marissa Ford works at the following locations:
Yes, Marissa Ford does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Marissa Ford is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: