Barbara Kappus Ward is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist with over two decades of experience in the counseling field. She has worked extensively across various settings, from providing support to young children in psychiatric environments to counseling the geriatric population within hospitals and nursing homes. Barbara is passionate about educating her clients on integrative therapeutic approaches, including yoga, which enhances the overall healing process. Her current focus lies in addressing women's issues, as well as managing depression, anxiety, physical illnesses, trauma, parenting challenges, cognitive impairments, and navigating life transitions. While she primarily works with adults, her expertise also encompasses children. Known for her Integrative Approach to Mental Health, Barbara emphasizes the significance of holistic, patient-focused care that incorporates mental, emotional, functional, spiritual, social, and community elements, treating the whole individual. She is committed to empowering her clients to build resilience against life's physical, mental, and environmental stresses, offering therapeutic tools that foster personal growth, healthy decision-making, and balanced relationships with oneself, others, and the surrounding environment.