Susan Ward, LCMHC
About me
Hi,
I am an easy to talk to person naturally so that carries over into my counseling personality. Previously I worked with my local community college where I served all ages, 18 all the way to 70. As we go throughout our lives, our natural human development changes how our bodies respond, which in turn changes what we need along with our support systems. For example, an 18 year old with anxiety living at home with parents may have a strong support system which changes what they may need from their therapist. A mature person who may have fewer members in their support system may need something different from a therapist. Adults have different life demands that also take a toll on their mental health. I have worked with children as young as 4 which includes family counseling as well. I tend to work from a person centered theory where I am your support system as you figure out what you need and how to get it. Therapists are not advice givers but we are here with the knowledge to guide you on your path of discovery for yourself.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
NC LCMHC 14898
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Susan Ward. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Susan is very attentive and encouraging. She listens, shares her own experiences, and demonstrates that she really cares about her clients.
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Susan is absolutely incredible. I love her approach to this process, she really understands and adjusts to what I’m needing out of BetterHelp. She’s really been a big help for me.
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really appreciate Susan and she's fantastic therapist!
I do, however, hate your guy's advertising. It seems cheap and condescending. Especially the one on YouTube.
It does the actual therapists no justice.
That aside, Susan is a great therapist who I intend to stay with.
Written on Jul 21, 2022 after therapy with Susan for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management