Thad Ward

About Thad Ward

Thad Ward, MA LPC LCDC, I earned my Bachelor of Arts and Science in Human Services from the University of North Texas followed by a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. I am licensed by the Texas State Board of Professional Counselors.I have been trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Gerontology, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I am an experienced counselor who has worked with adolescent and adult individuals, groups and couples. I tailor my treatment to the unique needs of my client and work with the client to establish realistic, obtainable goals. I have extensive experience with dually occurring mental health issues and medical illness including the disease of addiction. I am an experienced therapist who has worked in some of the premiere addiction treatment centers within the state of Texas, including La Hacienda and Enterhealth Ranch. My specialty areas include treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance addiction, LGBTQIA support, mood disorders, phobias, aging, HIV, death & dying, and relationship stress.I am passionate in my care and treatment. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to be heard; feel safe and secure; to heal and grow; and become the best version of themselves by being supportively challenged to think, feel and behave in a healthier manner. I provide a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment for clients to heal.

Experience

1. Clinical Director

   Meadows Behavioral Healthcare

   Mar 2022 — Present · Princeton, TX, US

Education

• Amberton University

  Master's Degree, Licensed Professional Counseling

  2012 — 2014

• University of North Texas

  Bachelor's Degree, Human Services, Professional counseling, Addiction Counseling

  2010 — 2012

• University of North Texas

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Human services, Addiction Counseling

  2012

• University of Oklahoma

  Business, Petroleum and land management

  1981 — 1983

Skills

• Case Management
• Adolescents
• Professional Counseling
• Non-Profit Volunteer
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Chemical Dependency
• Addiction Recovery
• Treatment
• People-Oriented
• Social Services
• Case Managment
• Fine Art
• Counseling Psychology
• Motivational Interviewing
• Dbt
• Behavioral Health
• Family Therapy
• Psychotherapy
• Lgbt Community
• Conflict Resolution
• Substance Use Disorders
• Kfc Franchisee
• Post Traumatic Stress
• Community Outreach
• Crisis Intervention
• Public Speaking
• Mental Health
• Co-Occurring Disorders
• Healthcare
• Computer Literate
• Stress Management
• Anger Management
• Psychology
• Public Relations
• Dual Diagnosis
• Restaurant Business
• Volunteer Management
• New Business Development
• Interventions