Kathryn Ford is a psychiatrist, couples therapist and author. After more than 20 years of helping couples quickly turn their difficulties into stronger, more lasting, connection she has written The Aperture Effect. With this book she teaches couples to use her unique Aperture Awareness approach that integrates mindfulness, psychology and neuroscience to create lasting love.
After receiving her M.D. degree from Brown Medical School, Dr. Ford completed a residency in psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine. Her meditation practice and training at centers like Barre Center for Buddhist Studies in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California developed her understanding of the power of mindfulness for building deeper, more resilient, relationships.
Originally from Texas, she raised her family and developed her work in the San Francisco Bay Area. She and her husband, Peter Finkelstein, now spend time in rural Rhode Island, Orcas Island, WA, and the Bay Area. They have three grown children.
Testimonials
“Dr. Ford is brilliant as an expert and as an instructor. Her knowledge is extensive and much of it is seemingly original. As an instructor she conveys learning material in a clear, concise, and relatable manner.”
“Dr. Ford is an excellent speaker, extremely knowledgeable, and addressed the subject of this course in a very clear, understandable way. Her manner of of inviting questions and class discussion was respectful and made it safe and easy to participate.”
“The way that I communicate with EVERYONE changed after just the first Saturday and the phone session.”
“This course was a wonderful support to my husband’s and my efforts to open up in our communication with each other. Dr. Ford’s empathetic yet practical feedback allowed us to be realistic in our expectations and kept the experience of new approaches from becoming overwhelming. I would definitely take another course with Dr. Ford if one were offered!”
“Profoundly appreciated Dr. Ford’s exceptional perceptive skill and nuanced articulation…Can’t wait to sign up for her next course in this program or elsewhere.”
“Exceptional teacher and clinician! Would highly recommend her course!!”
“Thank you for a wonderful, thought-provoking class!”