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Laura Ward

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I enjoy working with clients who are ready to engage in the process of change. My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I use evidence-based approaches to help clients develop insight, build practical skills, and create meaningful progress. I will support you, but I will also challenge you when needed, because lasting growth often happens when we are willing to move beyond old patterns and try something new.

My approach to therapy

My style is warm, collaborative, and active. Using evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), ACT, and Narrative Therapy, I help clients move beyond patterns that keep them stuck and build lives that align with their values. I provide support and understanding, while also encouraging and challenging clients to take meaningful steps toward their goals.

What you can expect from me

During our first session, I'll take time to understand your story, what brings you to therapy, and what you hope will be different in your life. Together, we'll clarify your goals, identify obstacles that may be getting in the way, and begin developing a plan for meaningful change. My goal is for you to leave feeling understood, hopeful, and with a clearer path forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Direct, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of California, Berkeley
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Oregon), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross Washington

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Relational, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Exposure Response Prevention, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Schema, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English