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Low Fee Therapy
Accessing mental health services can be a difficult process.
Clients who are uninsured, underinsured, or would prefer to pay out of pocket for therapy will benefit from working with a graduate level intern.
Fees range from $25-65 a session. These clinicians are directly supervised by Rikki Ford and are part of graduate level counseling programs.
Deepal Pandya
To connect with Deepal, you may request an appointment below or email her at intern@rikkiford.com. You may also reach out to Rikki with questions or concerns.
About
Deepal
Deepal is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's level student at Northwestern University. Her experience working in education and mental health have shown her that therapy allows individuals, couples, and families to explore, heal, and thrive. She works with individuals and families struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties. Deepal comes from an integrative psychodynamic approach, utilizing frameworks to identify the psychological roots of a person's emotional pain. She prioritizes understanding what individuals and families value and what makes them feel respected, loved, and fulfilled. She is passionate about developing an open, honest, and collaborative alliance with clients.
You may request an initial appointment with Deepal by email at intern@rikkiford.com. You may also contact Rikki Ford at 215-605-9136 or RikkifordLPC@gmail.com with any additional questions or concerns.
Lyla Connolly
To connect with Lyla, you may request an appointment below or email her at lylaconnolly@rikkiford.com. You may also reach out to Rikki with questions or concerns.
About
Lyla
Lyla is a Clinical Mental Health Master's level student Northwestern University. Through her
experience as a health coach and counseling student, Lyla has developed a holistic view of
mental health that draws upon the mind-body connection. She operates from an integrative
psychodynamic approach that addresses the underlying root causes of challenging emotions,
thoughts, and behaviors. She works with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, life
transitions, disordered eating, and relationships. In sessions, Lyla creates a warm, compassionate
space for clients to engage in self-exploration, reconnect with their values, and take actions
towards a more meaningful life. Most importantly, Lyla prioritizes building a trusting, authentic
relationship with each client as the therapeutic relationship is central to the overall effectiveness
of therapy.
You may request an initial appointment with Lyla by email at lylaconnolly@rikkiford.com. You may also contact Rikki Ford at 215-605-9136 or RikkifordLPC@gmail.com with any additional questions or concerns.
