Clinical Social Work Practice – Helen Ward, LICSW
Helen Ward, LICSW, provides individual and couples therapy from an office at 2018 Caton Way, SW, Olympia, WA 98502, in the Lacey/Olympia area of Washington State. Ward holds licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Services are available both in person at the Olympia office and through telehealth for clients who prefer remote sessions. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Telehealth sessions are conducted through the Thera-Link client portal, and new clients are directed to request appointments or complete intake forms through the practice website.
Three primary service types are listed on the site: individual therapy for adults, couples counseling, and dedicated individual therapy for LGBTQIA+ clients. The clinical specialties described include anxiety counseling, depression therapy, trauma counseling, PTSD treatment, anger management, conflict resolution, and women’s issues. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is among the treatment modalities offered alongside the broader body-centered work that defines Ward’s overall clinical approach. The practice does not specify age groups served beyond adults, nor does it list group therapy among its offerings.
Ward’s therapeutic orientation is described on the site as trauma-informed, body-centered, and collaborative. The stated philosophy holds that trauma is stored in the body and that healing involves more than cognitive or talk-based processing alone. Accordingly, session work integrates somatic tracking, mindful movement, and guided breathwork. Breath practice is described as a tool for establishing grounding and safety within the therapeutic setting, while intentional movement is incorporated to help release stored tension and trauma responses that have accumulated in the body over time.
The practice phone number is 360-688-4781 and the email contact is helenwardlicsw@gmail.com. Specific insurance panels accepted and session rate information are not published on the main page, and prospective clients are encouraged to contact the practice directly to discuss those details before scheduling an initial appointment. The practice does not list a year of establishment on the main page.