Melissa Ward Counseling Services

Melissa Ward Counseling Services MWCS offers individual counseling for adolescents and adults, couples and workshops.

Melissa Ward is a Maryland-licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida International University in Communications and a Master of Science degree in Counselor Education from McDaniel College. Melissa has experience as both an individual and group counselor, working with children and adults. She has also worked as social worker, community relations manager for National MS Society's Maryland Chapter, and facilitated social skills and mental heath groups for K-8 students.

02/07/2026
02/01/2026

Do you know a teen who has experienced the death of a loved one?

The Camp Jamie Teen Grief Retreat is an opportunity for teens in grades 9-12 to identify grief coping strategies and connect with others who have also experienced the death of a loved one. This one-day retreat includes arts-based therapy, interaction with animals, music, and nature-based activities. Held in the woods of Thorpewood in Thurmont, MD teens can express their grief in a safe and supportive environment. Applications accepted through February 27.

Registration is now open at: https://form.jotform.com/253414052872151

Hoping you are staying warm and having as much fun as these two :)
01/27/2026

Hoping you are staying warm and having as much fun as these two :)

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01/26/2026

01/23/2026

Perhaps you have heard me say this😂

01/23/2026

I ♥️ your notes.

Great that Ester has validated when we (I!) talk to strangers.
01/20/2026

Great that Ester has validated when we (I!) talk to strangers.

01/19/2026

Today we honor & remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

DO NOT DO THIS.
01/13/2026

DO NOT DO THIS.

01/13/2026

Many people fear EMDR because they imagine being thrown into the deep end of painful memories.
But that’s not at all how EMDR works.

EMDR is a structured, paced, and deeply resourced process.
Before any reprocessing happens, your therapist helps you build:
🌿 Grounding skills
🌿 Internal resources
🌿 Emotional regulation tools
🌿 A sense of safety in your body

You’ll NEVER be pushed into memories you aren’t ready for.
EMDR is about supporting your nervous system — not overwhelming it.

Want to learn more?
www.traumaspecialistsofmd.com

01/09/2026

Acceptance isn’t agreement. It doesn’t mean you approve of what happened, agree with how someone treated you, or pretend it didn’t hurt. Acceptance simply means you’re willing to see reality clearly, without fighting it or rewriting it to feel better. It’s acknowledging what is so you can stop exhausting yourself trying to change what already happened.

Acceptance creates space. Space to grieve what you hoped for, to name what wasn’t okay, and to decide what you need moving forward.

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Melissa Ward is a Maryland-licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida International University in Communications and a Master of Science degree in Counselor Education from McDaniel College. Melissa has experience as both an individual and group counselor, working with children and adults. She has also worked as social worker, community relations manager for National MS Society's Maryland Chapter, and facilitated social skills and mental heath groups for K-8 students.