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Valerie Kellam Ward, LCSW-C

Psychotherapist/Owner Hands Of Hope Counseling Services, LLC
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder,
Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, TRICARE East, Medicaid,

Introduction

Valerie Kellam Ward, LCSW-C has over twenty years of counseling experience working with individuals across the lifespan, with a primary focus on working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, life changes and transitions. She provides individual, family, and couples therapy. Her counseling experience also includes working with clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Philosophy of Care: Valerie believes through self-acceptance, people can retrain their brains to embrace a meaningful quality of life. The use of cognitive behavioral therapy and existentialism are frequently used as a way of understanding worldview.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW-C #11562 (MD)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Recovery
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Valerie Kellam Ward, LCSW-C accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • TRICARE East
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Fee Description $0 - $250

Locations

Hands Of Hope Counseling Services LLC
111 W. Main St. Suite E
Salisbury, MD 21801
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Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Valerie Kellam Ward, LCSW-C accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Valerie Kellam Ward, LCSW-C is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Valerie Kellam Ward, LCSW-C also offers a free consultation.
Does Valerie Kellam Ward, LCSW-C offer telehealth appointments? Valerie Kellam Ward, LCSW-C does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Valerie Kellam Ward, LCSW-C specialize in? Valerie Kellam Ward, LCSW-C specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Child or Adolescent, Couples Counseling, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Grief, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, and Trauma.

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