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Katherine Ward, LPC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationWest Virginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Katherine

Katherine Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in West Virginia who draws on evidence-informed therapies to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression, addiction concerns, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a respectful, compassionate stance and adapts interventions to match each client’s individual needs and goals, blending approaches like CBT, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as appropriate. With four years of clinical experience, Katherine focuses on building a collaborative therapy relationship that supports growth in areas such as self-esteem, motivation, relationships, and coping with life changes.

She also works with concerns including trauma and abuse, grief and abandonment themes, eating and sleep difficulties, and identity-related matters. Sessions are tailored to create a comfortable space that encourages vulnerability and practical progress.

Katherine aims to empower clients to take meaningful steps toward change while honoring their pace and values. She frames therapy as a partnership in which treatment plans evolve with the client’s priorities, combining compassionate listening with structured tools to improve functioning and well-being.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients clarify values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to meaningful action; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which is often helpful for stress, mood concerns, and ADHD-related struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to support people facing intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative: the therapist will work with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context. Initial sessions often include discussion of what the client hopes to change, after which techniques are tailored and adjusted as progress is monitored.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work between meetings. These options allow clients to receive consistent support and to practice tools learned in therapy in the settings where challenges arise.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Katherine address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship struggles, trauma and a range of other concerns such as eating and sleeping issues, self-esteem, and career-related stress.
What therapeutic style can I expect during sessions?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining techniques from therapies like CBT, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to fit each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Katherine has four years of experience working with clients on emotional regulation, relationship and identity concerns, and behavior change strategies.
What are Katherine's credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the designation WV LPC 2758 and practices from West Virginia.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
All services are offered in English; there is no indication of additional language options.
Are international clients accepted for online sessions?
She is not currently accepting international clients and provides services within the licensing scope indicated.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies depending on location and therapist availability.
What are the steps to begin working with Katherine?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

West Virginia

Languages

English