- CBT methods
- ACT principles
- Attachment focus
About Katherine
Katherine Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in West Virginia with four years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions, and also addresses issues like self-esteem, relationships, and motivation. Katherine lists a wide range of concerns she helps with, including ADHD, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, and concerns related to gender and sexuality.
Her approach mixes practical, evidence-informed methods and relationship-focused work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support values-based action when anxiety feels blocking.
Katherine brings Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas into sessions to focus on how early relationships shape current difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills appear when people need tools for managing intense emotions or improving communication.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and collaborative. Katherine talks through problems, teaches coping skills, and practices small experiments people can try between sessions. She also works with topics such as abandonment, codependency, body image, kink and alternative sex culture, and forgiveness.
People who contact her can expect direct, practical steps alongside space to tell their story. The plan for therapy is reviewed as needs change, and goals are set together so progress is measured in concrete ways.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety or avoidance gets in the way of things that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and testing alternatives. It is often used to reduce anxiety and improve coping through structured exercises and practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns in connecting with others. It can be useful for people working through abandonment, codependency, or relationship difficulties. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit best based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted over time as progress and challenges appear. Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten a check-in when needed, or remove the need to travel. It also allows practice of skills in everyday settings and can be scheduled around work or family commitments.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions, plus related issues like self-esteem, relationship problems, ADHD, trauma, eating and sleep concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods to shape sessions around the person.
How much experience does she have?
Katherine has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in West Virginia.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in West Virginia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people in her region.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.