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Katherine Ward, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Katherine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Katherine. View 21 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in West Virginia

Recent reviews

Amazing in every single way!

Reviewed November 2024

Couldn’t ask for a better therapist!!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Katherine

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in West Virginia. I have experience helping clients manage stress, anxiety, and depression, cope with addictions, and navigate motivation, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will always tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My aim is to create an environment and dynamic of comfort and security with all of my clients. It takes courage to be vulnerable and begin stepping toward the changes you want to see in your life. I am here to support and empower you in that journey!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Depression Trauma and abuse Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Body image Codependency Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Dissociation Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Family problems Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Katherine Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336845387.

  • LPC · West Virginia · 2758 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Katherine Ward

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Helped Great Amazing Easy Helpful Wonderful Confidence Empathetic Excellent

Amazing in every single way!

Reviewed November 2024

Couldn’t ask for a better therapist!!

Reviewed November 2024

Katherine has been very helpful to me. She has been consistently nonjudgmental and gave me the space I needed to work through my divorce.

Reviewed September 2024

Katherine Ward is an excellent therapist! I always come away feeling like I was heard and understood. She gives me ideas for ways to work out concerns between sessions, but lets me know she's just a message away in case I need something. She's upbeat and positive! I'm glad she was chosen for me.

Reviewed August 2024

Katherine and I have been seeing each other for over a year now and I look forward to every session. She always has a smile on her face and is always incredibly helpful. She has a great sense of humor and is very compassionate. She helped me bring so much peace into my life and helped me find trust. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist!!

Reviewed June 2024

Insightful, sharp, empathetic and real. In the weeks that I have been working with Katherine I have started to unravel some of the bonds that have tethered me for decades. Thank you Katherine!

Reviewed March 2024

Katherine is wonderful.

Reviewed March 2024

I recommend this app to everyone. Mainly due to my therapist being so wonderful. And the ease of use. She responds quickly and has listened and addressed everything with me. She has even spent extra time with me when available to work out issues.

Reviewed February 2024

Katherine helped me through a very difficult time, listened attentively & was proactive in offering a way forward.

Reviewed February 2024

Honestly, one of the best therapist I’ve ever had not only on here, but in real life as well. She listens and understands problems and offers great feedback or solutions to the things I have to say. Helps me think outside of what I would normally think.

Reviewed January 2024

Katherine is very knowledgeable, experienced, and professional. She has been fantastic so far in helping me realize things about myself and providing me with the help and information I need.

Reviewed September 2023

My first and forever therapist! Full of ideas and attention to detail. Has helped me grow and develop so much as a person!

Reviewed December 2023

She's amazing. I look forward to each session and she had tremendously helped me. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed December 2023

katherine is just plain phenomenal - i am so grateful to be working with her. in fact, for completely selfish reasons, i'm not sure i want ppl to know just HOW awesome she is, bc i don't want to have to share her! ; )

Reviewed September 2023

Katherine is an absolute life saver!!!! SUPER down to earth and actually cares about what you’re feeling…can even describe what you’re feeling when you can’t!! HIGHLY recommend her!!!!

Reviewed August 2023

I was very skeptical of therapy at first and had a hard time opening up! But Katherine made it extremely easy to connect within the first 2 sessions with her bubbly personality, attention to detail, and kindness. She is very easy to get along with and offers a fountain of knowledge. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist/friend!

Reviewed July 2023

Being my first time experiencing therapy of any kind, it was a relief to have a therapist that met and understood the needs I had. She’s always been supportive and positive about everything while telling everything you need to hear and not just what you want to hear. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for therapy.

Reviewed July 2023

From the first session, Katherine has been so accepting and welcoming of my needs. I have not had much success with previous therapists, and Katherine has given me the trust and confidence to try therapy again.

Reviewed July 2023

Katherine Ward helps me through difficulties without being judgmental and is never pushy. I feel like I can talk to her about sensitive issues openly. She has good insight and helps me decompress things that I’ve kept bottled up.

Reviewed July 2023

She’s great so far

Reviewed March 2023

She has gone above and beyond since day 1. She doesn’t judge me, nor do I feel like I have to hold things back.

Reviewed March 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Katherine Ward offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Katherine Ward works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Katherine Ward speak?

Katherine Ward speaks English.

How many years of experience does Katherine Ward have?

Katherine Ward has 4 years of experience.

Where is Katherine Ward licensed to practice?

Katherine Ward is licensed to practice in West Virginia.

Does Katherine Ward accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Katherine Ward does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Katherine Ward offer?

Katherine Ward offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Katherine Ward?

Katherine Ward can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Katherine Ward?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.