Our Services
Child & Adolescent Psychological Assessment
Child Evaluations
Dr. Ward provides comprehensive, evidence-based evaluations for children and adolescents to help families better understand their child’s unique strengths and areas of need. These assessments are designed to clarify diagnosis and guide meaningful next steps for growth, support, and intervention.
Evaluations may include testing for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning differences, or other developmental and behavioral concerns. Each assessment is tailored to the child’s age, abilities, and presenting concerns, ensuring a thoughtful and individualized process.
Using a combination of standardized testing, behavioral observations, and detailed parent and teacher input, Dr. Ward develops a holistic picture of each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and adaptive functioning. The goal is not only to provide diagnostic clarity but also to help families understand how their child learns, interacts, and processes the world around them.
Following the evaluation, families receive a comprehensive written report and a personalized feedback session. During this meeting, Dr. Ward explains the results in clear, accessible language and collaborates with parents to create a practical plan for ongoing support, whether that involves school accommodations, behavioral strategies at home, or coordination with other providers and therapists.
Each evaluation is approached with care, respect, and a commitment to helping children thrive across home, school, and community settings. All evaluations are conducted in accordance with professional standards established by the American Psychological Association and the California Board of Psychology.
Adult Psychological Evaluations
Self-understanding is one of the most meaningful foundations for change. An adult psychological evaluation with Dr. Nicholas Ward provides an opportunity to gain deeper insight into how you think, feel, and respond to life’s challenges—helping you better understand yourself and identify a clear path forward.
Evaluations may address concerns such as difficulties with attention and concentration, anxiety, low mood, trauma, or enduring patterns that impact relationships, work, or daily functioning. Dr. Ward takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach—listening closely to your experiences and utilizing evidence-based assessment tools to explore the underlying factors that may be influencing your well-being.
The evaluation process is designed to offer clarity and direction. Each assessment concludes with a personalized feedback session and detailed written report, including practical, research-informed recommendations to guide treatment planning, support personal growth, and strengthen overall resilience.
Therapy Services
Therapy is a collaborative process centered on understanding your experiences, identifying your goals, and creating meaningful change. Dr. Ward provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families seeking guidance and support through life’s challenges, transitions, and opportunities for growth.
For individuals, therapy offers a space to explore emotions, patterns, and personal goals in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. Sessions may focus on managing anxiety, depression, or stress; improving self-esteem; strengthening resilience; and developing healthier ways of thinking and relating to others.
For couples, therapy provides a neutral and compassionate setting to improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen connection. Whether addressing conflict, navigating life transitions, or bridging emotional distance, treatment is designed to help both partners feel heard, understood, and supported as they work toward a stronger relationship.
For families, therapy focuses on enhancing understanding, communication, and problem-solving within the home. Dr. Ward collaborates with families to identify shared goals, navigate developmental changes, and foster positive interactions that promote connection and balance.
Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy, Dr. Ward tailors each session to meet the unique needs of every client. His integrative approach blends practical strategies with empathy and clinical insight to support emotional regulation, personal growth, and lasting well-being.
Public Safety & Military Psychology
Alexander and Jonathan Ward
Dr. Ward brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and lived experience to his work with those who serve. As a veteran of both the United States Army and law enforcement, he understands the realities and pressures faced by public safety professionals and military personnel, both on duty and during the transitions that follow service.
Having served as a Fire Support Sergeant in the U.S. Army and later as a Police Officer and Senior Patrol Officer, Dr. Ward has firsthand insight into the impact of operational stress, critical incidents, and trauma exposure. His background is complemented by formal training in crisis response through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention programs, reflecting his deep respect for the culture and demands of public service.
Drawing from firsthand experience in high-stakes operational environments, Dr. Ward brings an informed and culturally competent perspective to his clinical work with military and public safety personnel.
Dr. Ward’s clinical experience includes working with active-duty service members, veterans, and first responders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. His work has focused on mood disorders, trauma recovery, and reintegration, guided by evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed interventions. Each service is grounded in clinical rigor and delivered with an understanding that comes from personal experience.
Service runs deep in Dr. Ward’s family as well. Two of his sons currently serve in the U.S. Army, reinforcing his personal connection to the values of duty, resilience, and community that define military and first responder life.
Through psychological evaluations, therapy, and consultation, Dr. Ward provides culturally competent care that honors the strength, sacrifice, and dedication of those in public service. His mission is to foster resilience, restore balance, and support mental readiness across every stage of a career.
Dr. Ward conducting a two-man air assault mission as the COLT (Combat Observation and Lazing Team) leader.