About me

Hello! My name is Karen Ward. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 14 years of experience working as a counselor and a hypnotherapist. I have worked with couples, as well as individuals and families, with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, past hurts, infidelity, blended families, addictions, and alcohol abuse. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. In addition, I have much life experience that gives me compassion and a deeper understanding of what it may be like standing in your shoes. Congratulations on taking this first step in improving your relationship. Many people believe that seeking help from a therapist is a sign of weakness. But the contrary is true. It is a sign of great strength and wisdom. I will be glad to discuss this further with you if you would like.
I strongly believe you should feel comfortable with the therapist you choose, and hopeful about the therapy. When you feel this way, therapy is more likely to be extremely helpful to you. I like to think of my role as a passenger on your boat of life, helping the two of you navigate through the rapids or the storms of your life and relationship. I will not steer your boat for you or tell you how to drive it. But I will teach you better skills and help you let go of your past failures or anchors that are weighing you down so that when the next rapids or storm hits, you two are better prepared to navigate through the troubled waters to calmer seas.
My theoretical approach is based on the family system. Each of us has a family. This could be the family that raised us (parents, grandparents, foster parents, adopted parents, aunts and uncles, or other friends or extended family) or it could be people we respect and give us assistance and guidance when needed most. Any or all these people have contributed to our experiences, good or bad in life, and how we react to people or situations today. It is these family memories and experiences along with your personality and temperament that have brought you to the place you are in life today.

The most central ideas in my work are:
1. People are unique and deserve to be treated equally and with respect.
2. Families and society tend to judge people's worth and force them into conformity which may lead to anxiety, loss of self-esteem, depression, anger, rebellion, and other dysfunctional behaviors and psychological disorders.
3. Every person needs their own space and a purpose in life to have a sense of worth, hope, acceptance, empowerment, and the ability to make good choices and be responsible.
4. Therapy can help people change in a positive way so that they can live to their full potential.
5. Parents do the best they know how, and often repeat the dysfunctional patterns of their families.
6. Change can be difficult and may create stress in the family system and in the client. This can lead to the client reverting to the familiar way of coping with the stress and the stopping of all progress.
7. As the client's self-worth and outlook on life improves, change will occur and is permanent.

The goals of my treatment are tailored to the couple's uniqueness, willingness to change, and their personal issues. My hope is that everyone will discover their full potential and develop the healthy coping skills necessary to function in their family system, their relationship, and in society.

I look forward to helping you find peace and happiness in your life.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Years of Experience: 15

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LPC 62778


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Karen Ward. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with Karen for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Karen Ward is the right balance of what I’ve needed in my severely wounded self. She kindly shows me the light. I’m thrilled with the insight I’ve gained working with her. I highly recommend her for anyone needing guidance.

Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 2 years on issues concerning relationship

Karen Ward listens well, asks thought provoking questions and offers great insight. I wanted her as my therapist and never regret starting my healing path with her.
I’ll be forever indebted to her professional opinions and guidance.

Victoria

Written on Oct 15, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship

I’ve only had a couple sessions with Karen however she hit the nail on the head our first session and within 15 minutes she told me something that resonated so much even after taking a 1.5 year break from therapy, I just reenrolled and I can’t wait to begin therapy again.

Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Karen in a great listener and knows how to pick up on the core of an issue. She asks great questions to help unpack your thoughts and emotions. And, her advise is reflective of someone with diverse experiences and knowledge to share and help you on your journey.

Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

I can’t tell you how perfect she has been for us. What she says to how she says it- has been transformation for both my husband and I. I always joke that he said “I’m afraid to tell you how much I like her because I don’t want you to change your mind or something

Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Karen for 1 year on issues concerning relationship

Karen is caring, considerate amd understanding.

Written on Sep 09, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 7 months on issues concerning relationship

Karen has been fantastic and listening to me respecting the person that I am and understanding

Written on Jul 10, 2022 after therapy with Karen for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Karen has first hand knowledge of raising children with serious mental illness. She has really taught us well in past sessions and given us solid advice. Highly recommend Karen Ward for any patient especially parents of children with mental illnesses.

Written on Nov 02, 2021 after therapy with Karen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Extremely helpful! So glad I found this app

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