Elizabeth Ward

Dr. Elizabeth Ward is a dedicated psychologist specializing in helping children, adolescents, and young adults navigate mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorders, and ADHD. With a passion for guiding older teens as they transition into independent living and utilizing play therapy with younger children, she also provides invaluable support to parents facing parenting challenges. Dr. Ward is committed to fostering a welcoming, warm, and accepting therapeutic environment where clients can explore their unique strengths while gaining insight into their thought and behavior patterns that affect their well-being. With extensive clinical experience across various settings, she has completed a pre-doctoral internship at the Tufts University School of Medicine/Boston VA and undergone post-doctoral training at a residential child and adolescent treatment program. Her recent work includes providing diagnostic assessments and psychotherapy in an outpatient pediatric clinic. She employs a diverse range of therapeutic techniques including play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, insight-oriented therapy, and parent guidance, and she is trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). As a certified yoga instructor (RYT 200), Dr. Ward integrates yoga and relaxation techniques into her sessions, enhancing the therapeutic experience for her clients.