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- Addictions
- Anxiety and depression
- Parenting support
About John
John Ward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 30 years of experience. He focuses on addictions, mental health, and related life problems. He works with individuals on issues including anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, and substance use concerns.
Ward uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He emphasizes practical steps and clear feedback during sessions. He looks for strengths clients can use to manage problems and reach their goals.
In sessions he aims to combine practical skills with attention to how thoughts and feelings affect behavior. That may mean learning new coping skills, practicing communication, or shifting unhelpful thinking. He also addresses addiction-related patterns and relapse triggers in a straightforward way.
His background includes work in state government roles and private practice across social work and substance use counseling. That mix informs a focus on both clinical issues and real-life functioning. He draws on three decades of experience to help people handle life transitions and recurring problems.
People who meet with him can expect an interactive, strengths-focused style. He offers direct feedback alongside listening. The emphasis is on usable strategies and building on what already works for the person.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action. It helps people move toward what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and shift emotional responses that affect relationships and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration can include trying exercises, tracking results between sessions, and adjusting techniques based on what helps most.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow focused skill practice between meetings. Many people use sessions for steady check-ins, working through specific problems, or learning new coping strategies that they then apply in daily life.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and related concerns such as parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, and career stress.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Client-Centered Therapy depending on the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of combined experience in social work and addictions counseling across government roles and private practice.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.