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Dr. Yvonne Ward

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Ward obtained her doctorate in Counselor Education& Supervision at NC A&T State University and has worked in community mental health for the last 30 years. She is passionate about teaching and mentorship, and clinical supervision. She has studied abroad in London, Vienna, and Paris. She has published in the International Journal of Social Science Studies, the Carolina Counseling Newsletter, the SACES Spring Newsletter, and The Black Mental Health Today magazine.

My approach to therapy

My theoretical orientation is Narrative in nature; however, I also incorporate Person Centered work, CBT, Brief Solution Focus Therapy, Motivational Interview, and other Best Practice Models to address client's specific identified needs.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect to have a safe and confidential space to discuss issues and concerns and the opportunity to explore strategies and interventions to assist clients in accomplishing identified goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of North Carolina At Charlotte, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at North Carolina A&T State University
  • License type
    LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Dr. Yvonne Ward accepts Aetna and 4 other insurance carriers

On average, people save 75% on sessions through Headway

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Humanistic, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
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