- Strengths-focused care
- Practical feedback
- Experience with addictions
About John
John Ward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 30 years of experience. He brings a strengths-focused, interactive style to sessions and aims to give practical feedback people can use right away.
He works with adults on a wide range of issues, including addictions, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related problems. Parenting and fatherhood issues are listed among his focuses, and he also addresses career stress, self-esteem, communication problems, and compassion fatigue.
In sessions he emphasizes clients' existing strengths and uses them as the base for change. He mixes cognitive ideas with reality-based, strength-oriented techniques to create tailored plans. The goal is to find simple, real steps that fit each person's life and priorities.
His background includes work in state government roles, substance use counseling, and private practice. That combination informs how he helps with both mental health and substance-related concerns. He aims for clear, practical guidance alongside empathy and understanding.
People who meet with him can expect a direct but supportive approach. He focuses on skill-building, clearer communication, and coping strategies for life changes. Sessions are intended to help clients move toward goals they choose and to use strengths they already have.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive behavior. It encourages clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and substance-related challenges.Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to each person without judgment. The therapist provides empathy and reflection so clients can identify goals and make their own choices, useful for relationship and self-esteem work.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as goals shift and new challenges arise.
If you are considering online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals so sessions are practical and focused.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He helps people with addictions, substance and alcohol concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, and work-related stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He practices an interactive, strengths-focused style that combines practical feedback with empathy. Sessions emphasize actionable steps and building on existing strengths.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has over 30 years of combined experience in social work and addictions counseling, including roles in state government and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential CT LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.