Katherine Ward

Compassionate counselor combining practical strategies and empathy

LPC West Virginia

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Katherine

Katherine Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in West Virginia who draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside other evidence-informed methods to help clients address stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical strategies that target unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors while also attending to the emotional and relational contexts that shape a person’s experiences. Katherine brings four years of clinical experience and adapts each plan to the individual’s goals, whether the focus is on self-esteem, relationships, trauma and abuse, or managing life transitions.

She also works with specific concerns such as ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, and compassion fatigue, and addresses themes like attachment, codependency, body image, and gender dysphoria with sensitivity and respect. Sessions are designed to be collaborative and paced to the client’s readiness for change.

Katherine aims to create a respectful, empathetic environment that supports exploration, skill building, and practical steps toward greater well-being.

Online approaches grounded in cognitive and relational work

Online sessions with Katherine draw on CBT to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction-related patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements this work by helping clients clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and learn to respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns, repair interpersonal wounds, and develop healthier connection strategies when relationship history influences current struggles.

Determining which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Katherine partners with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so treatment remains responsive and collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can reduce travel time and allow more scheduling flexibility. These formats make it easier to access regular sessions and to practice skills between meetings, while Katherine tailors the pacing and methods to what works best for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katherine commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with acceptance-based and attachment-informed ideas, focusing on practical skills, emotional awareness, and collaboration to meet individual goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Katherine has four years of professional counseling experience working with clients on a variety of mental health and life concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds the LPC credential with the West Virginia license number WV LPC 2758 and provides services from West Virginia.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Services are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for appointments?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

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 OCD Panic 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