Chris Ward

Hi, my name is Chris and I enjoy supporting and empowering adults to create fulfilling lives. I help people navigate difficult life transitions, and improve their mood and overall life satisfaction by working through difficulties connected to anxiety, depression, or grief. Common Clients: Anxiety Depression Co-Parenting Relationship challenges High Achievers and Executives Ages 13+ to adults Get To Know Your Counselor Education and Background: Chris earned a B.A. in English from Kansas State University (2001) and a M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Pittsburg State University (2008), as well as completing three years of doctoral studies in Counseling and Educational Development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2008-2011). Go Spartans! Chris has completed training in self-leadership, somatic, and developmental approaches to human development. In his work, he draws from his background in Education, Leadership Development, Wellness across the Lifespan, and Humanistic and Narrative approaches to help clients thrive. He uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and solution-focused therapy to identify strengths and challenges and set goals. Specialization: Chris specializes in supporting individuals with anxiety, grief, and depression, and constructively navigating difficult life transitions. Chris has experience working with a diverse range of clients, spanning from teenagers to older adults. His background includes supporting high achievers such as executives, business owners, college students, and educators. Chris has helped individuals navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, identity crises, and other complex life situations. Clinical Approach: “I believe all people want to thrive and can make great use of therapy in order to design a life characterized by wellness and fulfillment. I believe warmly welcoming my clients and forming a strong helping relationship is the foundation of care. Regardless of your situation and the challenges you face, when you are with me you will be respected, heard, and engaged with care and belief in your life and future. I believe in cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches, utilizing experiential learning models, and developmental modalities, and reflecting on personal and communal values. I believe all people have value, beauty, and potential for good lives. I am fiercely affirming of all identities and backgrounds, as well as committed to understanding the systems impacting our lives and how we choose to thrive within them.”