Child and Family Therapy

Every child and family has the potential for positive change.

Cat Ward’s therapy practice is centered on the principle that positive change in children develops when children believe they are accepted, understood and capable.

Cat Ward provides individual, family and parenting therapy services to children aged 2 and older and their families. She creates a safe, nurturing and playful environment to foster growth and healing.

Treatment Approach

Cat Ward, LCSW uses a variety of therapy approaches rather than a one size fits all approach and individualizes each client’s treatment plan to best address their needs. It is important to point out that a child’s struggles do not exist in isolation but in connection to the parent-child relationship and family dynamics which is why when working with children Cat Ward, LCSW also works collaboratively with caregivers and family members.

Techniques and interventions may be used from the following therapy models:

·      AutPlay® Therapy

·      Attachment Focused Family Therapy

·      Attachment Focused Parenting

·      Play Therapy

·      Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

·      Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

·      Expressive Arts Therapy including Sand Tray Therapy

·      Integrative Parenting

·      Mindfulness

·      Positive Discipline

·      Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)