David Ward, CMHC
David is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and has been working in the psychology field since 1996. Using a short-term brief therapy model influenced by Motivational Interviewing with a high emphasis on client choice, David helps clients focus on opportunities and growth. With multiple years of experience in treating opiate and alcohol dependence, he hopes to offer a genuine understanding of the changes a client experiences on their path to healing.David received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Westminster College and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. He has experience across the psychology spectrum from play therapy with children to adult locked inpatient units. He was also a psychiatric medical assistant for four years with Intermountain Health Care.Additionally, David was a Behavioral Health Specialist with Aetna health insurance and helped to design and integrate several of their behavioral health outreach programs. He has worked as a mental health therapist and counselor in a wide variety of clinical practice settings. David looks forward to working with you on a chosen pathway to healing.
Call today to schedule an appointment with David at 801.272.3420
Specialties
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Addiction/Substance Abuse
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Recovery Maintenance
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Grief and Loss
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Faith
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Spirituality
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Religion
- Sleep Disturbance
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Stress
- Depression
- ADHD
- Caregiver Burnout
- Compassion Fatigue
- Faith Transition
- Adjustment disorders
- Coping Skills Deficits
- Character Congruence
- Work/Life Balance
- Hedonic Rehabilitation
Therapeutic Modalities
- Short Term
- Brief Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
