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Che' Raquel Ward

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Che' Raquel Ward, NC Psychologist 6046

North Carolina

Psychologist - Trauma and Relationship concerns

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Where Che' stands

Credentials
NC Psychologist 6046
License
Psychologist, North Carolina / 6046
NPI
1306219134
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Codependency issues
  • ADHD support

About Che'

Che' Raquel Ward is a North Carolina Psychologist (NC Psychologist 6046) with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, coaching, and ADHD. She also works with concerns that often appear alongside those issues, such as codependency, attachment and abandonment worries, and caregiver stress.

She describes trauma broadly and notes that events which change a person's sense of safety or justice can be traumatic. Sometimes those effects are hard to see on your own. She asks clients to define what feels like a problem and to participate in honest self-reflection while she helps identify useful tools and strategies.

In sessions she listens for how past experiences shape current relationships and behavior. She helps people name patterns that keep them stuck, such as people-pleasing or difficulty saying no. Conversations lead to practical steps - clearer boundaries, communication techniques, or ways to manage overwhelming feelings.

Her approach is collaborative. Clients are invited to give feedback about what is or isn’t working. She frames progress as a partnership where the goal is to reduce dependence on therapy over time. The tone in her practice is direct and straightforward rather than theatrical.

She welcomes discussion of a wide range of life concerns, including body image, commitment issues, autism-related challenges, and coping after disasters. Sessions are conducted in English and centered on the goals the client brings to the work.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

In her description she emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying how past experiences shape current behavior. One common approach is trauma-informed work, which helps people notice how earlier events influence reactions and relationships and then build skills to reduce distress and reactivity. Another common element is skills-based coaching for anxiety and ADHD, which centers on practical strategies for organizing tasks, managing attention, and reducing overwhelming worry.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make sense for their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as symptoms shift or new priorities emerge.

The original biography does not list specific session formats for online care. Confirm the available formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and make it simpler to continue appointments while relocating within the same state. Licensed professionals can adapt therapeutic techniques to remote sessions in ways that help people practice new skills in real-life settings without promising a particular format.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, coaching needs, and ADHD. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and related topics.

What is her style in therapy?

Her style is collaborative and direct. She asks clients to define their problems and gives practical tools to address them.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of clinical experience as a practicing psychologist. That experience informs how she helps people identify patterns and plan next steps.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is listed as NC Psychologist 6046 and practices in North Carolina.

Does she work in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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