Katherine Ward, LPC
Supportive counselor helping people make steady change
Details
| Name | Katherine Ward |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | West Virginia |
| Licensed in | West Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Katherine
Katherine Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. Katherine aims to create a calm, respectful space where people feel heard and supported.
She works with clients on motivation, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Her approach is flexible and tailored to the person in front of her rather than a single formula. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clearer perspective so people can try new ways of coping.
Background and approach
Katherine integrates Narrative Therapy with techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That combination lets people tell their story, notice unhelpful patterns, and choose actions that match their values. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to help with trust and connection issues.
People bring many kinds of struggles to her work including trauma, eating and sleeping problems, anger, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues around gender and sexuality. She also supports those navigating body image, codependency, and recovery from substance use. Katherine frames progress as steady steps rather than quick fixes.
She partners with clients to set realistic goals and build skills that fit daily life. Her tone is encouraging and pragmatic, focused on what will make life feel more manageable.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Katherine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Katherine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Katherine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and values-based approaches work online
Online sessions can use Narrative Therapy to help people revisit the stories they tell about themselves and their problems. That work uncovers themes that keep someone stuck and opens room for new, more helpful stories. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small actions; it helps people notice difficult thoughts while committing to steps that matter to them. Attachment-Based ideas look at patterns of trust and closeness, which can be useful for relationship worries and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Katherine collaborates with each person to decide what methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what feels useful and adapts techniques as progress unfolds so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can work for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can suit brief updates, journaling between sessions, or people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and try different formats as needs change.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Katherine address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship struggles. Other areas include body image, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, trauma, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is collaborative and narrative-informed. Sessions focus on telling your story, spotting patterns, and choosing small, practical actions that match your goals.
What is Katherine's professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with four years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Where does Katherine practice and what are her credentials?
She holds an LPC credential in West Virginia and provides services while based in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person's needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Katherine?
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