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Dr. Peter Ward, PhD

Psychologist

Boston, MA, 02114 (617) 440-9702

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About

Psychologist in Boston, MA. Works with Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Addiction. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare and other plans. Has a waitlist for new clients.

Areas of expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Anger Management
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress Management

Types of therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)A structured therapy for PTSD that helps people examine and change beliefs about themselves and the world that formed after a trauma.
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
  • ExistentialExplores life's big questions, such as meaning, freedom, choice, loneliness and death, and how they connect to a person's struggles.
  • HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
  • Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
  • Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions
Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.
Accepting new clients
Waitlist
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Burnout, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, Veterans
Insurance
Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Harvard Pilgrim, Oscar Health, Oxford, Tufts, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network
Fees
Individual sessions $250
Payment methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Ages
Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)
Works with
Individuals
Languages
English
Gender
Male
Education
Northeastern University
Years in practice
6
Other offices
Boston, 02129

Education & qualifications

PhD, Northeastern University