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David Ward
Counselor, LCMHC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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David is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and has been working in the psychology field since 1996, with over 20 years of treating clients. There is a zen saying, “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” You are ready to start to heal. Using a short-term brief reality therapy model influenced by Motivational Interviewing (MI), Core Focus Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a high emphasis on client choice, David helps clients focus on opportunities and growth. David has experience treating mental health, opiate addiction, and substance dependence.
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David holds a Psychology B.S. from Westminster College and a Counseling M.S. from the University of Phoenix. With diverse experience, from child play therapy to adult inpatient units, he served as a psychiatric medical assistant for 4 years at Intermountain Health Care. He also contributed to Aetna's behavioral health programs.
David looks forward to working with you on a chosen pathway to healing. “You are one decision away from changing your life. There is hope. I can help. Schedule now and let’s talk.” - David E Ward BS, MC, CMHC
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David Ward
Counselor, LCMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 5390338-6004 David Ward
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
Location
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David Ward
Counselor, LCMHC