Karen Ward, LPC
Texas LPC helping people heal and grow
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationships and families
- Stress and anxiety
About Karen Ward
Karen Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with more than 15 years of clinical experience who also trained and worked as a hypnotherapist. She has supported individuals, couples, and families through a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, past hurts, physical trauma, and emotional abuse. She is certified as a Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician through Dr. Ramani Durvsula’s coursework and speaks from both professional training and personal survival of similar experiences.
Karen blends formal education with rich life experience. After pausing her career to raise children, she returned to complete her bachelor’s degree and later her master’s, bringing practical wisdom to her therapeutic work. That combination of life perspective and clinical knowledge shapes a compassionate, grounded approach aimed at helping people regain hope and clarity.
Her work is informed by family systems thinking - the idea that family relationships and other influential connections shape how people respond to stress, form identity, and navigate choices. She sees each client as unique and values treating people with respect and equality while recognizing how social and familial pressures can contribute to anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and other struggles.
Karen describes her role as a guide and collaborator rather than an authority. She aims to teach skills, help clients release burdens from the past, and strengthen resilience so that when life’s rapids or storms arrive clients are better prepared to navigate toward calmer waters. Her clinical approaches draw from several evidence-informed modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based work, and hypnotherapy.
She emphasizes that choosing therapy is an act of strength and wisdom. Karen seeks to foster a therapeutic relationship that leaves people feeling respected, hopeful, and empowered to pursue meaningful change and a greater sense of purpose.
Karen blends formal education with rich life experience. After pausing her career to raise children, she returned to complete her bachelor’s degree and later her master’s, bringing practical wisdom to her therapeutic work. That combination of life perspective and clinical knowledge shapes a compassionate, grounded approach aimed at helping people regain hope and clarity.
Her work is informed by family systems thinking - the idea that family relationships and other influential connections shape how people respond to stress, form identity, and navigate choices. She sees each client as unique and values treating people with respect and equality while recognizing how social and familial pressures can contribute to anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and other struggles.
Karen describes her role as a guide and collaborator rather than an authority. She aims to teach skills, help clients release burdens from the past, and strengthen resilience so that when life’s rapids or storms arrive clients are better prepared to navigate toward calmer waters. Her clinical approaches draw from several evidence-informed modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Trauma-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based work, and hypnotherapy.
She emphasizes that choosing therapy is an act of strength and wisdom. Karen seeks to foster a therapeutic relationship that leaves people feeling respected, hopeful, and empowered to pursue meaningful change and a greater sense of purpose.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karen Ward have?
Karen Ward has 15 years of experience as a counselor and hypnotherapist.
Is Karen Ward a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC. Her license information is TX LPC 62778.
In which languages does Karen Ward provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Karen Ward located?
Karen Ward is located in Texas.
How can I work with Karen Ward as my therapist?
You can work with Karen Ward through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karen Ward work with international clients?
Karen Ward does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karen Ward cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist remotely can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions, online therapy can be just as effective as traditional in-person work, offering practical ways to address these issues while fitting into everyday life.
One of the main benefits of remote therapy is flexibility. Individuals can connect with licensed professionals in the mode that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to maintain consistency in care when schedules, mobility, or geography make in-person appointments difficult.
Therapists who offer remote services use clinical training to adapt therapeutic techniques to different formats, and many people find that they can build a strong working relationship and make meaningful progress without meeting in an office. If a different therapist would be a better match, clients can usually switch to another licensed professional to find the right fit.