I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in West Virginia. I have experience helping clients manage stress, anxiety, and depression, cope with addictions, and navigate motivation, self-esteem, and relationship issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will always tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My aim is to create an environment and dynamic of comfort and security with all of my clients. It takes courage to be vulnerable and begin stepping toward the changes you want to see in your life. I am here to support and empower you in that journey!
Professional experience
4 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions LGBTQ+ related issues Relationship issues Depression
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Katherine Ward. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Katherine is an wonderful therapist. There are so many words I could use to describe her; caring, understanding, friendly, patient, fun, non-judgmental,, empathetic, and knowledgable are just a few. She entered my life while I was going through a very emotional situation, and she provided guidance to come out on the other side. During our sessions, Katherine is always professional, yet it is still like talking to an old friend. She puts me at ease and provides an atmosphere of acceptance, making it easy to discuss sensitive topics and feelings. Katherine allows me to talk about topics in my own time and never asks me to discuss things that I am not ready to discuss. Our conversations allow for reflection on daily life as well as working on long-term goals. Katherine provides practical ideas for coping skills to employ in challenging situations. She follows up in discussing the successfulness of the coping skills and offers other suggestions when needed. I can't say enough wonderful things about Katherine. She is truly a remarkable, caring therapist. I consider myself blessed to be able to have Katherine as my therapist
Written on Jul 09, 2026 after therapy with Katherine for 8 months on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
She's been very helpful in getting myself to where I am today. Very thankful for her time.
Written on May 23, 2026 after therapy with Katherine for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
I absolutely love her. She took time to build a relationship with me which makes it easier to open up to her.
Written on May 09, 2026 after therapy with Katherine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is great and I really love how she recaps our session at the end!
Written on May 04, 2026 after therapy with Katherine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Patient, actively listens and cares, and shows genuine interest in my struggles
Written on Apr 16, 2026 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Katherine is wonderful and truly feels like a friend to me at this point.
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with Katherine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s been super helpful. In two sessions iv gotten further than any therapist I have had in the past (not from better help). She’s great and understands me and where learning how to help identify things and she listens super well. <3
Written on Nov 30, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Even from my first session with Katherine, I felt right at ease. She flexibly works with my needs for each session, and her attention and care are evident. She helps me to make connections between my various thoughts and experiences in ways that I struggle to see when I'm in the "muck," myself. I've always appreciated her timeliness and her caring professionalism. I've come a long way with her listening and guidance, and I can't recommend her enough!
Written on Sep 26, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
GREAT!
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Katherine has been wonderful with me. I'm so grateful for her!
Written on Aug 21, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Katherine has been a literal angel for me through my recent struggles. I could not be more grateful that I was paired with her. I hope that if I ever decide to return that I can get back on her schedule. Talking to her has been so easy, it feels like I’m talking to a good friend I’ve known for years.
Written on Aug 01, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kathrine is wonderful and very smart. She is super nice and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend anyone to talk with her.
Written on Jul 28, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Katherine has been empathetic and responsive to all of our conversations. Her input and direction had aided me in getting my wheels back on track.
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Katherine is a great listener, she does not interrupt and she offers many wonderful insights. She is safe place. I would definitely recommend her
Written on Mar 08, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Been seeing her for nearly over 2 years now! Always attentive, compassionate, and always there to lend an ear and offer advice! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a therapist or friend!
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Katherine has been absolutely wonderful! Very kind and helpful, I feel much better since meeting with her.
Written on Feb 22, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Katherine is very receptive and can offer sympathy, empathy, and great coping skills and advice. I came to BetterHelp because I am a full-time mom and employee, and don’t have much extra time for appointments. With Katherine I’m able to go to my car on lunch and speak with her. Every time our sessions end, I am leaving the session in a rejuvenated state of mind. I highly recommend her, and enjoy her as my therapist.
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Katherine really listens to you and gives genuine, unique, personal advice and not canned, cliche therapy advice.
Written on Feb 15, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
GOAT
Written on Jan 27, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s been my therapist for quite a while now, and I will say she is very understanding, nonjudgmental, and definitely makes me comfortable enough to talk about literally anything. I’m very happy I was given her as my therapist!!
Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Amazing in every single way!
Written on Nov 01, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Katherine has been very helpful to me. She has been consistently nonjudgmental and gave me the space I needed to work through my divorce.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Katherine Ward is an excellent therapist! I always come away feeling like I was heard and understood. She gives me ideas for ways to work out concerns between sessions, but lets me know she's just a message away in case I need something. She's upbeat and positive! I'm glad she was chosen for me.
Written on Aug 21, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Insightful, sharp, empathetic and real. In the weeks that I have been working with Katherine I have started to unravel some of the bonds that have tethered me for decades. Thank you Katherine!
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Katherine is wonderful.
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I recommend this app to everyone. Mainly due to my therapist being so wonderful. And the ease of use. She responds quickly and has listened and addressed everything with me. She has even spent extra time with me when available to work out issues.
Written on Feb 04, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Katherine helped me through a very difficult time, listened attentively & was proactive in offering a way forward.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Honestly, one of the best therapist I’ve ever had not only on here, but in real life as well. She listens and understands problems and offers great feedback or solutions to the things I have to say. Helps me think outside of what I would normally think.
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's amazing. I look forward to each session and she had tremendously helped me. I highly recommend her!
Written on Dec 03, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
katherine is just plain phenomenal - i am so grateful to be working with her. in fact, for completely selfish reasons, i'm not sure i want ppl to know just HOW awesome she is, bc i don't want to have to share her! ; )
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Katherine is very knowledgeable, experienced, and professional. She has been fantastic so far in helping me realize things about myself and providing me with the help and information I need.
Written on Sep 04, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks
Katherine is an absolute life saver!!!! SUPER down to earth and actually cares about what you’re feeling…can even describe what you’re feeling when you can’t!! HIGHLY recommend her!!!!
Written on Aug 03, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Being my first time experiencing therapy of any kind, it was a relief to have a therapist that met and understood the needs I had. She’s always been supportive and positive about everything while telling everything you need to hear and not just what you want to hear. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for therapy.
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and relationship issues
From the first session, Katherine has been so accepting and welcoming of my needs. I have not had much success with previous therapists, and Katherine has given me the trust and confidence to try therapy again.
Written on Jul 13, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Katherine Ward helps me through difficulties without being judgmental and is never pushy. I feel like I can talk to her about sensitive issues openly. She has good insight and helps me decompress things that I’ve kept bottled up.
Written on Jul 02, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She’s great so far
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has gone above and beyond since day 1. She doesn’t judge me, nor do I feel like I have to hold things back.
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Katherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
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