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LMFT, LPC

Dr. Gary Ward, LMFT, LPC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Gary

Dr. Gary Ward brings a client-focused, integrative counseling approach grounded in more than a decade of professional experience.

Background and approach

He blends client-centered principles with evidence-informed techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, and ADHD among other concerns. Dr.

Ward emphasizes compassion and respect, aiming to help clients reconnect with their strengths and move toward meaningful change. Trained as both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor, he draws on a range of methods including cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, emotionally focused work, and mindfulness practices.

His background includes years working with families and in public education, informing a practical, empathic style that attends to personal stories and real-life challenges. Prospective clients in Texas who are seeking collaborative therapy can expect Dr.

Ward to listen closely, tailor interventions to individual needs, and support steady progress toward their goals.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care



Dr. Ward commonly uses client-centered therapy to create an accepting space where the person's priorities guide the work; this approach focuses on listening, empathy, and strengthening the client’s own resourcefulness. He also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, mood shifts, and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative part of the process. He works with each client to decide which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts strategies as progress is made to ensure the work stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from varied locations within Texas and to continue therapy when in-person meetings may be difficult, supporting consistency and convenience in care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Gary Ward address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, depression, addictions, trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and several related areas like abandonment and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is client-centered and collaborative, using techniques from CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness to tailor work to each person's needs while emphasizing compassion and respectful listening.
What is his professional background?
Dr. Ward has 12 years of counseling experience and previously spent time working in ministry and in public education, which shaped his practical, relational approach to helping individuals and families.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the credentials LMFT and LPC and practices in Texas; license details include TX LMFT 201768 and TX LPC 66728.
Does he work with clients in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability and therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Texas, Texas

Languages

English

What Gary can help with

Dr. Gary Ward works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and depression.

Gary works with families, individuals, high schoolers coping with learning difficulties, and their families.

How Gary approaches therapy

Gary's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Gary is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Texas, with 12 years of clinical experience.