- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Gary
Dr. Gary Ward is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
He trained in counseling and pastoral care and holds a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling alongside a master’s degree in Professional Counseling. His background includes many years working in ministry and public education, where he supported individuals and families and worked with high school students who had learning difficulties.
In sessions he uses approaches such as Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. He describes therapy as a practical collaboration that looks at relationship patterns, attachment, emotions, and day-to-day coping skills.
Dr. Ward notes personal faith as part of his background but applies techniques from a range of therapeutic approaches to fit a person’s situation. He emphasizes identifying strengths and building skills to address current problems and painful feelings.
People who choose him can expect a focus on clear problem-solving, discussion of relationship and attachment patterns, and work on skills for managing emotions and behaviors. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches shape online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on feelings and attachment patterns. It helps name hard-to-identify emotions and look at how those feelings affect relationships and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience and aims to make space for their ideas and choices while the therapist listens and reflects.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. These approaches can be useful for issues such as anxiety, relationship conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes. In practice, Dr. Ward combines listening with skills-based work to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating and reacting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That makes the process collaborative and focused on what a person wants to change.
Session options are not detailed in the supplied biography, so prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, or have shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises, emotion-focused conversations, and CBT skill practice to work over remote sessions so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and many related issues listed in his specialties.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness Therapy to address emotions and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience and additional years working in ministry and public education with families and students.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LMFT and LPC credentials and practices in Texas.
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 does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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