Hello, I am Gary Ward. I am a native Texan, am married with four adult children and ten grand children. I received my Masters in Professional Counseling in 2008 and went on to complete a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling . During those years, I received three counseling licenses, and LPC, LMFT and and LCDC. I spent ten years in ministry working with families and individuals, and fifteen years in public education working with high schoolers coping with learning difficulties, and their families.
I believe that though all of us have wide scope of relationships, nevertheless we are individuals with our own needs. Counseling is personal and I will treat everyone with compassion and respect. Though I am a Christian, my approaches to therapy are diversified and are applied to your needs and situation. I will help you connect with your strengths and abilities and work with you to find the outcomes your are seeking. Everyone of us is on a journey, has an ongoing story. Improving is a process. Making positive changes is very much possible. I look forward to meeting, hearing your story and coming along side and helping in any way I can.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
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Dr. Ward is a great listener and always has the right thing to say. He’s appreciated
Written on Dec 30, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr. Ward is most definitely the coolest person I have met in a long time as far as taking care of business that needs to be done and listening to you and also caring about your situation and what all entails with it. He’s just a very nice guy and really wants you to better yourself
Written on Oct 17, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Support is what I need and Support is definitely what I receive. He is a great listener and an even better advisor.
Written on Aug 02, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 6 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I have enjoyed our conversation
Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr.Ward has been an excellent resource for my sessions. He is very professional and easy to talk to. He's been great working with me on talking through my concerns. He is very respectful of yours and his time. I enjoy hearing his perspectives on how to think about things. He asks lots of questions to better understand. He's also great at listening. Highly recommend.
Written on Jun 03, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
He's a great therapist, he actually listens, and even though he has many other patients, he remembers information surrounding myself and my issues. I've recommended him to a lot of other people.
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Ward has been an incredible therapist. From day one, he’s made me feel heard and understood, providing a safe and welcoming space to open up. His insights are always on point, and he has a way of breaking down complex issues in a way that makes them feel manageable.
I have only had 2 sessions with Dr. Ward, but every session has left me feeling more confident and better equipped to handle these incredible life’s challenges. I can’t recommend Dr. Ward enough—he’s truly made a difference in the help he has provided.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues
Great doctor and appreciate his abilities.
Written on Dec 15, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Very consistent.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Ward is incredible. Best counselor I have had in years.
Written on Feb 12, 2024 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr Ward is very understanding and approachable. I have no problem opening up to him.
Written on Dec 11, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Dr. Ward is a great listener and helps me make sense of my thoughts and emotions. He makes everything feel comfortable to talk about and guides me through my struggles. I highly recommend his services.
Written on Jul 08, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
The therapy affect/effect movements took place immediately.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
I’ve been seeing Dr. Ward for over a year and he personable, kind and cares.
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Ward is attentive to my needs and gives me ways to cope with the stress I go through
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Very satisfied with the help I’m getting!
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Ward is great! He’s very attentive and provides great insight. He is a great fit for you if you are a Christian and would prefer to have that as part of your counseling.
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Very insightful and practical.
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great listner and helper to see both sides
Written on Jan 06, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I was immediately at ease with Dr Ward. He's everything I had hoped for when answering the screening questions. He's exactly what I need, and I am confident my time with him will be valuable and helpful.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Dr. Ward is so compassionate and a great listener. He guided me to discover new aspects of my personality.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Excellent
Helpful
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks
I have felt a great connection with Dr Ward. He is straight and to the point. He is a great listener and I value his insight and expertise very highly
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
We’ve only had a couple of sessions things seem to going well
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
An easy going person to talk to. Helped me to consider alternatives to the situation and really showed a lot of genuine compassion.
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Gary is amazing, very thoughtful and helpful. Could not be happier.
Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Ward is very easy to talk to, very conversational. Feel very comfortable talking to him. He doesn't judge me.
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
I have had two session with Dr. Ward. I feel like we can make a lot of progress together. I'd certainly recommend Dr. Ward!
Written on Jul 04, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Ward was my first therapist, and he really listens and engages with what you tell him. He never feels over-bearing and will just let you tell him what you want to tell him. I recommend Gary to anyone who is just starting therapy.
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
He allows for a greater understanding of my concerns I am pleased
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coaching
Dr. Ward is helping me in finding my way through the grief I am experiencing. He listens well, understands what I am saying, and genuinely helps me work through my feelings. I would recommend him to anyone.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and anger management
Great listener , shares personal anecdotes to make it more relatable.i got the clarity I needed after speaking to him
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Ward is understanding, he listens to my concerns. Makes me understand things I need to understand.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
It took a lot of work on my part but I have been able to basically completely turn my day to day around thanks to working with Dr Ward. Of course I still sometimes feel depressed (who doesnt?) but I’m now able to work through this and recover very quickly instead of feeling stuck and helpless for days on end. I feel a lot happier on ordinary days. My family and friends notice this. I notice it too.
He’s a very compassionate and understanding person who is also steeped in the academic literature on lots of aspects of mental health and has a lot of experience working with people. So what works for one person might not work for everyone, but he has this broad knowledge and can come at problems from lots of different angles. We tried treatment techniques from a few different schools of thought before I found what really helped me. I can tell he really knows what he is talking about - not just from books and journal papers but also from helping people. I have no hesitation recommending Dr Ward and I’m not the kind of person who usually leaves reviews for anything. I hope if you are reading this that you find this helpful.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
I’m enjoying my sessions with Dr. Ward. He is easy and comfortable to talk to.
Written on Feb 27, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks
Amazing at hearing what you're trying to say but don't have words for. Perfect for people who aren't very emotionally literate; helpful with understanding why you feel what you do about life events. ..
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr ward is very patient and understanding
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Gary for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Dr.Ward is amazing. He has already helped me in little time. Thank you so much Dr. Ward
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Betterhelp has proven to already be the most amazing counseling I have ever found. They paired me more than perfectly with my counselor. The price is amazing for the recources and time given! I highly reccomend Gary Ward and Betterhelp to everyone!
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management
Dr Ward is a man of strong faith. I feel very comfortable with his beliefs and approach on therapy. He truely listens to every aspect of my concerns.
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dr. Ward is a wonderful listener. He provides many analogies and scenarios that resonate with me and help me apply his advice to my life. I have made drastic changes in my life since starting therapy with him and I feel super grateful!
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Ward is very attentive and professional at all times, I would definitely recommend him to my peers.
Written on Sep 05, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Dr. Ward is a very kind man. He listens and he cares about how you feel and how you make yourself feel. He makes you feel comfortable and I’ve appreciated every conversation I’ve had with him.
Written on Aug 21, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
I haven't felt more seen or heard as a human being than after talking with Dr. Ward. He is so kind and great at reminding you that you are not alone and that you can achieve happiness no matter what your circumstances are.
Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Dr. Ward has a way of putting one at ease. He creates a very safe space to share and work through issues
Written on Jun 23, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amazing counselor! Very kind, patient, understanding, and knowledgeable. Just what I needed…
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Ward is providing me the tools to identify what works and what does not work in my daily life.
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I have been to therapy many times before and for the first time in my life I have found someone who works perfectly for me. Dr. Ward is the best person I have ever dealt with and would recommend him to anyone who needs help.
Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Super helpful and listens well to what is going on. He responds pretty quickly and really understands what I’m going through
Written on Apr 19, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Ward is super easy to talk to! I feel like I have a safe space while talking with him! He’s very down to earth!
Written on Apr 13, 2021 after therapy with Gary for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
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