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Rita Ford, MSN, PMHNP, APRN

Rita Ford, MSN, PMHNP, APRN

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
3300 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA
Rita Ford, a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health, helps patients across Georgia find balance and healing through personalized, evidencebased care. She works with adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors, offering a supportive environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to overcome lifeâs challenges. Rita provides both individual therapy and medication management, helping patients manage conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD while developing tools to improve daily functioning and overall wellbeing. Rita is especially passionate about helping individuals struggling with trauma, PTSD, and sleep disorders. She understands how deeply these challenges can affect oneâs emotional, physical, and spiritual health, and she approaches treatment with empathy and clinical precision. Her care philosophy emphasizes treating the whole personânot just the symptomsâso her patients can experience meaningful and lasting progress. In her clinical work, Rita often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT and faithbased treatment, offering patients both practical strategies and spiritual grounding. This holistic approach allows her to tailor each plan of care to align with the patientâs beliefs, strengths, and goals, supporting growth in every area of life. Outside of her work, Rita enjoys listening to music, cooking, and spending time with her familyâactivities that reflect her warm, nurturing nature and belief in the importance of connection and balance. Rita Ford is honored to serve individuals and families throughout Georgia who are seeking a trusted mental health partner to guide them toward wellness.

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About Rita Ford

Focus areas

Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Postpartum Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sleep Disorder
Depression
Postpartum Anxiety

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Rita Ford

Rita Ford, a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health, helps patients across Georgia find balance and healing through personalized, evidencebased care. She works with adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors, offering a supportive environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to overcome lifeâs challenges. Rita provides both individual therapy and medication management, helping patients manage conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD while developing tools to improve daily functioning and overall wellbeing. Rita is especially passionate about helping individuals struggling with trauma, PTSD, and sleep disorders. She understands how deeply these challenges can affect oneâs emotional, physical, and spiritual health, and she approaches treatment with empathy and clinical precision. Her care philosophy emphasizes treating the whole personânot just the symptomsâso her patients can experience meaningful and lasting progress. In her clinical work, Rita often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT and faithbased treatment, offering patients both practical strategies and spiritual grounding. This holistic approach allows her to tailor each plan of care to align with the patientâs beliefs, strengths, and goals, supporting growth in every area of life. Outside of her work, Rita enjoys listening to music, cooking, and spending time with her familyâactivities that reflect her warm, nurturing nature and belief in the importance of connection and balance. Rita Ford is honored to serve individuals and families throughout Georgia who are seeking a trusted mental health partner to guide them toward wellness.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings

Office locations

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LifeStance Health - Georgia (1 of 2)
3300 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30005
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LifeStance Health - Georgia (2 of 2)
3991 US-78, Snellville, GA 30039
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Walden University, Master's in Nursing

NPI number

1386424893

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Rita Ford has 4 office locations, including in Alpharetta and Snellville, view full addresses on Rita Ford's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Rita Ford?

Rita Ford frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Rita Ford on their profile.

What languages does Rita Ford speak?

Rita Ford speaks English.

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