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Dr. John Erskine Ford, PhD
Psychologist
2307 Norwood Ave Suite C Goldsboro NC, 27534About
John E. Ford, PhD, is a clinical psychiatrist who diagnoses and treats patients at NOVA Behavioral Healthcare in Goldsboro, NC. She is the Founder, Chief Executive, and Chief Clinician for all NOVA programs. “Since our humble beginnings, NOVA Behavioral Healthcare has been dedicated to building a future and hope for children, adolescents, and adults with concurrent diagnoses by providing individualized services in a highly structured and therapeutic treatment environment. NOVA Inc. was founded in 1985 to address a service need for difficult to place children with emotional, social and intellectual challenges”, states the official website of NOVA Behavioral Healthcare.
Education and Training
Washington and Jefferson Coll Bachelor of Arts 1974
West Virginia University Masters of Arts 1975
West Virginia University Doctor of Philosophy 1977
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Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychological Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Loves the profession helping others
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Practice At 2307 Norwood Ave Suite C
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Get to know Psychologist Dr. John Erskine Ford, who serves patients in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Dr. Ford is a psychologist who is currently serving patients at Nova Behavioral Health where his is the CEO and Clinical Director. At Nova Behavioral Health, their mission is to provide individuals and families opportunities for positive change. They strive every day to provide access to care and strong clinical services that assists each individual who reaches out to Nova Behavioral Health a chance to begin or continue their recovery journey.
Dr. Ford is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). The APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 118,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members. The association’s mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.
Dr. Ford received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington & Jefferson College in 1974. He then went on to receive his Master of Arts degree from West Virginia University in 1975, followed by his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the same university in 1977.
Psychology is the science of behavior and mind. It includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. Through counseling and experimentation, psychologists, like Dr. Ford, work to promote safety, understanding, and good mental health. They work in research, teaching, and clinical practice to help patients understand themselves and cope with day-to-day issues, mental illness, abuse, addiction, and loss.
Dr. Ford attributes his success to his love for his profession, as well as his devotion to helping others.
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