Laura Ward, CT

Counselor Trainee Intern

She/Her

Stow/Kent Office

Laura is a Counselor Trainee currently working towards completing her Master’s of Special Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University. She has a Master’s in Education from Kent State University.

As a CT, Laura is under the direct supervision of Katelyn Mack, M.Ed., LPCC-S.

Theoretical Approach & Philosophies of Counseling:

My counseling approach is rooted in a person-centered and strengths-based philosophy. I believe each person’s identity is shaped by their lived experience and the meaning they make of it. My role as a counselor is to provide a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, accepted, and encouraged to reflect. I believe healing begins when people feel truly seen and supported, and I am honored to be part of that process. I view the counseling relationship as a collaborative one. You bring your own insight and perspective, and I bring curiosity and clinical knowledge and together, we work to uncover what matters most to you and identify a path forward. I tailor the counseling process to each individual, recognizing that no two journeys are the same.

Specialty Areas & Client Focus

  • Women’s Issues

  • Children and Adolescents

  • Grief and Loss

  • Motivational Interviewing

About Me:

In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors, listening to audio books, feeding the neighborhood wildlife and spending time with my partner.