Therapist profile
Dr. Gary Ward, LMFT, LPC
Texas
Dr. Gary Ward LMFT LPC - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT, LPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 66728; LMFT, Texas / 201768
- NPI1164026217
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT
- Client-Centered
- Mindfulness
About Gary
Dr. Gary Ward is an LMFT and LPC based in Texas with 12 years of counseling experience. He combines clinical therapy skills with pastoral counseling roots to help adults manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, and life transitions.
He trained in professional counseling and completed a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling. Early work included ten years in ministry supporting individuals and families and fifteen years in public education working with high school students with learning difficulties and their families. That background shapes a practical, person-focused way of working.
Sessions focus on identifying strengths and building practical skills. He uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to address unhelpful thoughts and reactions. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused therapy ideas when addressing emotion regulation and relationship patterns.
Gary frames counseling as a process of steady change rather than a quick fix. He talks with people about specific goals and steps they can take between sessions. He pays attention to family history, attachment patterns, and impulsivity when these come up as part of anger, communication, or control issues.
He works in English and holds Texas LMFT and Texas LPC credentials. People who want to try therapy are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin discussing goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy is about listening and reflecting what matters to you. It emphasizes understanding your perspective and using that as the base for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and depression because it gives clear exercises to practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide whether client-centered listening, CBT, or DBT skills best match the concerns and goals. That choice can shift over time as needs change and progress is reviewed together.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer sessions that let them practice skills during the week and then bring questions to the next meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and skill coaching to an online setting to make therapy practical and easier to fit into everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, anger, relationships, family issues, grief, depression, addictions, and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-focused approach that blends client-centered listening with practical methods such as CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of counseling experience plus earlier work in ministry and public education supporting families and adolescents.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LMFT and LPC credentials and is located in Texas with licensure listed as TX LMFT and TX LPC.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals.
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