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Ralph Ward

MI LMSW 6801061240
Credentials
MI LMSW 6801061240
NPI Number
1063587533
Location
Michigan
Languages
English
Ralph Ward

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30 years experience | Counselor of Color
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About Ralph Ward

As a licensed therapist with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and personal challenges. My practice centers on creating a compassionate, inclusive space where clients can explore their unique experiences and develop meaningful strategies for growth.

I have extensive expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and self-esteem challenges. My approach is deeply respectful, drawing from a comprehensive understanding of diverse human experiences, including LGBTQ+ journeys, men’s issues, and generational transitions.

My therapeutic work spans a wide range of focus areas—from workplace stress and communication barriers to more nuanced experiences like sexuality, identity exploration, and healing from past traumas. I’m committed to meeting each client exactly where they are, offering supportive guidance tailored to their individual needs and personal context.

With a person-centered approach, I aim to help clients build resilience, discover inner strengths, and navigate life’s complexities with greater confidence and self-understanding. My goal is to support your unique path toward personal growth and emotional well-being.

Licenses

LMSW
6801061240

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Autism and Asperger Syndrome
  • BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
  • Blended family issues
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Eating and food-related issues
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender dysphoria
  • Guilt and shame
  • Hoarding
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual disability
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Midlife crisis
  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sex addiction
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Sexuality
  • Smoking / vaping cessation
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Languages

  • English
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