Karen Ward, LPC
Compassionate Texas LPC for trauma and relationships
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship support
- Narcissistic abuse expertise
About Karen Ward
Karen Ward is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with more than 15 years of clinical experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She blends formal training and life experience, including work as a hypnotherapist and specialized training as a Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician through Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s coursework, to provide informed, empathetic care for people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, OCD, trauma, and emotional abuse.
Her practice emphasizes family systems and the ways family histories shape current patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating. She draws on that framework to help clients understand how past experiences and family dynamics influence present behavior, while supporting practical change in daily life. Clients benefit from approaches that respect their individuality, acknowledge their strengths, and address issues such as grief, addictions, LGBT concerns, intimacy difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and coping with life transitions.
Karen’s own life path informs her therapeutic stance. After pausing her career to raise children and returning to complete her degrees later, she combines maturity and professional expertise to meet clients where they are. She likens her role to a passenger on a client’s boat of life - guiding, teaching skills, and helping people release anchors from the past without taking over the helm. Her work focuses on building self-worth, improving communication, and supporting lasting change so clients can move toward calmer seas.
Her practice emphasizes family systems and the ways family histories shape current patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating. She draws on that framework to help clients understand how past experiences and family dynamics influence present behavior, while supporting practical change in daily life. Clients benefit from approaches that respect their individuality, acknowledge their strengths, and address issues such as grief, addictions, LGBT concerns, intimacy difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and coping with life transitions.
Karen’s own life path informs her therapeutic stance. After pausing her career to raise children and returning to complete her degrees later, she combines maturity and professional expertise to meet clients where they are. She likens her role to a passenger on a client’s boat of life - guiding, teaching skills, and helping people release anchors from the past without taking over the helm. Her work focuses on building self-worth, improving communication, and supporting lasting change so clients can move toward calmer seas.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
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 working as a counselor and hypnotherapist.
Is Karen Ward a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas - license TX LPC 62778.
In which languages does Karen Ward provide therapy?
Karen Ward provides therapy in English.
Where is Karen Ward located?
Karen Ward is located in Texas.
How can I work with Karen Ward as my therapist?
Clients may 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 a client’s 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. Clients begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Karen Ward integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online care to address emotional and relational concerns in accessible ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, and then commit to actions aligned with personal values - a useful approach for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on repairing and strengthening relational bonds by exploring early attachment patterns and building more secure ways of relating, which can help with relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and trauma-related attachment difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the client’s own capacity for growth, offering a nonjudgmental environment that supports self-esteem, grief work, and identity exploration.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Karen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives - they can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options increase accessibility for people managing work, family, caregiving, or mobility concerns, and allow continued progress even when in-person visits are not feasible. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Karen Ward, can use these formats to deliver consistent, supportive care.