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Ralph Ward, LMSW

Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

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.

Professional experience

30 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety LGBTQ+ Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, 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, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MI LMSW 6801061240

Reviews

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Great guy to talk to! He's super understanding and is able to pinpoint exactly what your issues are!

Written on Feb 03, 2026 after therapy with Ralph for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Very compassionate and empathetic towards his clients and their goals.

Written on Jan 08, 2026 after therapy with Ralph for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ralph is great and has been very helpful and easy to talk to.

Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Ralph for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd

Ralph is an amazing therapist. He's extremely helpful and he gives me time to think about what I want to do next.

Written on Jan 07, 2026 after therapy with Ralph for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Though we've only done intake, he was patient and listened with feedback on point i was making about my life.

Written on Dec 11, 2025 after therapy with Ralph for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

So far I really feel seen and understood by Mr. Ward, he’s a great listener and has great advice. Not judgmental at all. I’m glad I decided to go for him.

Written on Nov 18, 2025 after therapy with Ralph for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties