Therapist profile
John Ward, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Addictions and Anger support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 6597
- NPI1942476817
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- Addictions counseling
- Anger management
- Emotion regulation skills
About John
John Ward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with 30 years of experience. He works with people struggling with addictions, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues. He also addresses parenting, fatherhood issues, career challenges, and problems like guilt, shame, and social anxiety.
Ward blends practical feedback with a strengths-focused stance. Sessions look at current problems and at the skills a person already has. He uses straightforward methods to help people manage strong emotions and change unhelpful patterns over time.
His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation skills. He also uses client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to keep the conversation grounded and responsive to the person in front of him.
Clients can expect a direct, interactive style that emphasizes building useful strategies. The focus is on concrete steps - communication tools, coping skills, relapse prevention ideas, and ways to reduce recurring anger or anxiety. He also leads group work and provides guidance for substance use concerns.
Ward’s approach is practical and experience-driven. He aims to help people use their existing strengths, try manageable changes, and track progress in real situations.
How sessions work
Approach and online sessions
John often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. ACT focuses on identifying values and committing to actions that matter, which helps when anger or life changes get in the way. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches practical skills for changing patterns that feed anxiety or substance use.Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals, preferences, and which methods feel most useful. Together the person and therapist decide whether to emphasize skills training, values-based action, or emotional processing on any given issue.
Practical benefits of online sessions should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Ask which session types are available and how they fit your routine. Online work can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, avoid travel time, and try strategies between sessions in everyday settings. The therapist will help adapt ACT, CBT, or DBT-informed skills to whatever format you choose so they fit your day-to-day life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with addictions, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting and fatherhood issues, grief, and related matters.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses an interactive, strengths-focused style that gives practical feedback and helps people build on skills they already have.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of combined experience as an addictions counselor and clinical social worker.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a CT LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
Does he provide sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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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