LMHC, 18 years of experience
Kim Ward- LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor-TX, PA, MI and LMHC-Licensed Mental Health Counselor-FL, IN Kim services clients/families(age 18+) in TX, FL, PA, MI, and IN. Kim also serves the mental health field as a Clinical Supervisor for Master Level Interns pursuing their licensure. Kim received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Gannon University in Erie, PA, and then her Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Houston. Kim has over 20 years of experience working in the field of Education and Mental Health. Prior to working F/T remote as a Therapist, since the Fall of 2020, she worked as a Director of Telehealth while providing individual/group/family counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults. Kim also worked in FL schools as a School Counselor, Professional Development District Resource Teacher, and Behavior Specialist for 10+ years. While living in TX, Kim worked as a private practice therapist, a teacher in both private and public schools, and a School Counselor in TX for 6+ years. Kim has been working with PA clients since the Fall of 2023. Kim is newly licensed in the states of MI and IN. Kim is an Army Reserve Veteran and is a Steelers fan born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She loves traveling and spending time with her dog Hank, family and friends and enjoys the beach, snowmobiling, skiing, buggy riding, running and yoga. Kim provides Individual Therapy and Couples(if approved by your insurance company) for mild to moderate issues, in the short-term(12-16 sessions), once per week via Person-Centered Therapy, Family Therapy, Reality Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Brief-Solution Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness/Meditation, Yoga CBT, and other modalities as determined. Kim is avail most weekends. Kim does not prescribe medications.
During the first session we take the time to get to know each other, identify the presenting problem and establishing goals/treatment plan.
I have been told by clients that I have a unique way of making them feel as if I am too a person to who they feel comfortable talking. I have a sense of humor and have taken a course on how to implement humor in therapy. I can get to the core of the problem helping you gain insight and better perspective into the person you are, the people around you, and maybe even the world.
I work exclusively with adults, supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build psychological flexibility—learning to notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them take control. My experience includes guiding clients to clarify their values, develop mindfulness skills, and take meaningful steps toward the life they want, even in the presence of anxiety, depression, or stress. In practice, I integrate ACT by combining acceptance strategies with practical behavior change, so clients feel both supported and empowered.
I have extensive experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. In my practice, I guide clients in recognizing the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and teach practical strategies to challenge distortions, build healthier perspectives, and create lasting behavior change. CBT provides clients with concrete tools they can use both in and outside of sessions, which makes it highly effective and empowering.
I have experience working with couples to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. In my practice, I help partners better understand one another’s needs, manage conflict in healthier ways, and move past patterns that keep them feeling stuck. My approach is collaborative and supportive, giving each partner space to feel heard while working together toward shared goals for a stronger relationship.
I use Reality Therapy to help clients focus on the choices they make and how those choices impact their well-being and relationships. My experience includes guiding clients to identify their needs, evaluate whether their current behaviors are meeting those needs, and explore healthier, more effective ways of taking responsibility for their lives. In practice, I use this approach to empower clients to create meaningful change by aligning their actions with their values and goals.