- Strengths-focused
- Addiction support
- Men's wellbeing
About John
John Ward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three decades of experience helping people navigate addiction, mood struggles, and life transitions. He focuses on practical, strength-based support and offers both individual and group work. His style is interactive and direct, aimed at helping people use their existing strengths to manage real problems.
Ward has worked across state government roles and in private practice, bringing broad experience in social work and substance use counseling. He uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of him rather than a one-size-fits-all method. That means sessions can include skills practice, talk therapy, and feedback about day-to-day choices.
People commonly bring concerns like addiction, anxiety, depression, or relationship and parenting stresses. He also addresses anger, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, and career or role changes. Men's issues and fatherhood concerns are listed among his additional focus areas.
Therapeutic methods he draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These approaches are blended to match each person's goals and strengths. He aims to help people build practical skills and recognize patterns that get in the way of progress.
Sessions are grounded in empathy and straightforward feedback. The focus is on tangible steps clients can take between meetings. People interested in working with him should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How specific approaches fit into online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, addiction, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them by changing behavior, which often reduces anxiety and improves mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and shift emotional patterns that drive relationship and intimacy struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to try. That collaboration helps tailor sessions so they are relevant and usable outside the meeting time.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or audio to match their comfort level and bandwidth. These practical features help many people keep therapy consistent while working toward clearer goals.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and related struggles such as anger and low self-esteem.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses an interactive, strengths-focused approach that blends practical feedback with skills practice. Sessions emphasize real-life steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He brings 30 years of combined experience in social work and substance use counseling, across state government roles and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices 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 at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing when you begin the matching process.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.