Services offered by Dr. Arien Ward

Dr. Arien Ward has a particular interest adolescent and family therapy, as well at the diagnosis and treatment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, and The Center For Mental Wellness offers a full array of counseling services, including but not limited to:

• Individual Therapy for adults, adolescents, and children
• Group Therapy for adults, adolescents, and children
• Family Therapy / Couple & Marital Therapy
• Parent Education and Training
• Vocational/Career Interests

Some of examples of conditions that can be treated through therapy include:

• Anxiety disorders (panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety)
• Depression
• Eating disorders 
• Addiction (chemical dependency, gambling) 
• Personality disorders 
• Adjustment issues related to divorce and parenting 
• Anger, Stress, and Pain management 
• Psychosomatic disorders 
• Childhood behavioral disorders with specific treatment plans for teachers and parent
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder 
  • Conduct Disorder 
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders (Autism and Asperger’s Disorder) 
• Chronic illness and pain 
• Difficulties with grief or adjusting to life changes and loss 
• Relationship building for couples and families (infidelity, financial problems, anger, blended family issues , addiction) 
• Treatment for sexual and physical abuse 
• Post –Traumatic Stress Disorder 
• Guidance Through Basic Life Changes: Motivating adolescents to prepare for the future and determine a career path; helping young adults through premarital and relationship struggles: Helping young adults establish themselves in careers; provide assistance to middle aged adults dealing with struggles of marriage, divorce, parenting differences and career dissatisfaction; the struggles of people in 50s to 60s caring for aging parents, children moving out of home, and retirement planning, and possible health related concerns.