- Addictions focus
- Emotion-focused work
- Strengths-based feedback
About John
John Ward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with more than 30 years of experience. He helps people who are facing addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and parenting concerns. He also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, stress, career questions, and intimacy-related struggles.
Ward combines several practical approaches in sessions. He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to look at patterns tied to emotion and attachment. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered methods to address thoughts, behaviors and coping skills.
Sessions focus on using each person’s existing strengths and on clear, usable feedback. He describes his style as interactive and strengths-focused, aiming to help clients recognize options and try new ways of responding. Work may include skill-building, exploring difficult emotions, and addressing substance use where relevant.
Ward’s background includes roles in state government and private practice, with long experience in both mental health and substance use counseling. He offers individual and group work informed by that combined practice history. The emphasis is on practical steps people can take to manage stress, improve relationships, and reduce harmful behaviors.
People considering therapy can expect straightforward conversation about goals, practical strategies to try between sessions, and a focus on what is working as well as what needs to change. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on naming and working with underlying emotions and the interaction patterns they create. EFT can help people notice repetitive emotional responses and try different ways of connecting or responding in close relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and accept difficult thoughts while taking action toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior and provides practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT or a mix of methods fits best for the goals and problems at hand. That choice can shift over time as needs and priorities change.
Details about session formats should be confirmed before booking. His practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, shorten commute time, and provide options when a shorter check-in or a session without video is useful. Confirm current session options when you schedule so arrangements match your needs.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and many life stressors including grief, anger, relationship and parenting issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes an interactive, strengths-focused approach with practical feedback and skill-building drawn from several evidence-based methods.
How much experience does he have?
He brings over 30 years of combined experience in clinical social work and addiction counseling across government and private practice settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a CT LCSW practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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