Richard L. Ward, MA, LPC, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor; Licensed Professional Counselor
9708 S.P.I.D. Ste. A-103
Corpus Christi, Texas 78418
(361)-563-8720
Mon - Thurs 8am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Acorn Christian Counseling
9708 So Padre Island Dr, Suite A103
Padre Place One Bldg.
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
ph: 3615638720
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I have a master's degree in psychology and I am licensed in Texas as a Professional Counselor and also as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I combine professional counseling with Christian principles. I belong to a non-denominational church and was baptized in the Methodist church. My religious beliefs are fairly traditional. Christian counseling simply combines basic Christian beliefs with the structure of professional counseling.
Counseling is not an "easy cure" or a "quick fix' for problems. As you are helped to explore your thoughts and feelings and identify their sources, you may gain a new perspective or a new perception of your situation. One Bible verse says that we must "take every thought captive" (2 Cor 10:5). Counseling helps people examine their own thoughts to decide if they are true or if they should be re-examined. When lies you have believed are replaced with truth, the Bible promises that "the truth shall set you free" (John 8:32) It is through this process that you can "be transformed by renewing your mind" (Romans 12:2). When we are free from fear and anxiety, we can finally enjoy peace (John 14:27; Philippians 4:7).
Appointments
Most people schedule a one hour session once a week. Crisis intervention is often more intensive, with sessions 2 or 3 times a week. Most clients realize their goals within 3 or 4 months, but I have worked with some individuals and couples for several years, since they continued to benefit and grow from counseling. You can call my office manager, Susan, at 361-563-8720 to schedule your first appointment.
If you have questions you want to ask first, you may want to email me your phone number so that I can call you personally.
I am currently accepting new clients. I see individuals, couples, families and children. Counseling is private and confidential, unless it involves information about child abuse or threats of violence to yourself or others. Counseling is a process in which a person (a client) uses the professional training, knowledge and expertise of the counselor to to help them re-analyze and reprocess their own thoughts and feelings so they are better able to deal with the present and the future.
People can earn certificates for some counseling services, such as anger management counseling. Three anger management certificates are available. The basic anger management certificate is for completing 8 sessions. Anger management with battery intervention (BIP) requires 12 sessions. The highest level of certificate is called Anger Mastery. The Anger Mastery certificate requires 24 hours of anger management counseling.
In addition to counseling, I offer testing services. I use both the MMPI and the Taylor Johnson personality tests. Tests for ADHD (Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder) and IQ testing are also available. I do testing for drug and alcohol assessments.
For some people with PTSD, I offer EMDR, which stands for eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing. This uses a light bar which a person watches while they recall a traumatic event. EMDR is the most effective treatment for PTSD, according to psychological research.
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Acorn Christian Counseling
9708 So Padre Island Dr, Suite A103
Padre Place One Bldg.
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
ph: 3615638720
acorntex