A woman with dark skin, glasses, and long dreadlocks sitting on a blue sofa in a living room, smiling at the camera. There are yellow and blue pillows on the sofa and framed photos on the wall behind her. Sunlight is coming through a window with white curtains.

Hi, I’m Erica Ward, MPH, LCSW-QS

I work with adults and older teens who are tired of feeling stuck—especially when ADHD is part of what’s driving it.

I’ve been doing this work for over 13 years across medical and mental health settings. I’ve seen what happens when people are misunderstood, mislabeled, or stuck in systems that don’t actually help them function better.

My training matters, but it’s not the only thing that shapes how I work. I’ve lived through stress, growth, setbacks, and having to start over. That keeps me grounded and realistic about what change actually looks like.

I’m not a passive therapist. I’m engaged. I’ll ask direct questions, point out patterns, and tell you what I’m seeing and why it matters. Therapy with me isn’t just talking—it’s structured and focused on helping you actually apply things in your day-to-day life.

I take the work seriously, but I don’t expect perfection. Just honesty and a willingness to show up and try something different.

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    • Master of Social Work, Florida State University

    • Master of Public Health, Columbia Southern University

    • Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition Science, Florida State University

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Florida, Connecticut, Texas

    Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD)

    Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Provider (CCATP)

    Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Provider (C-DBT)

    ADHD - Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    • Coherence Therapy

    • Structured diagnostic interviewing & psychological assessment

    • Trauma-informed care

    • Personality disorder treatment frameworks

let’s get into it!

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