Emily Ward, MSEd, Therapist

Hi, I’m Emily.

I’m a licensed therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a Bachelor’s in Art Therapy and Studio Art. I bring a creative, intuitive, and compassionate presence to my work, grounded in the belief that healing happens in safe, affirming relationships.

I feel deeply called to be a steady, supportive space for others—especially during times of transition, grief, identity exploration, or emotional overwhelm. I honor the courage it takes to seek therapy, and I approach each client with respect for their story, their strengths, and their unique way of being in the world.

My role is not to fix or direct, but to walk alongside you as a guide—helping you explore your inner landscape with curiosity, clarity, and care. Together, we’ll co-create a space where all parts of you are welcome, and where meaning can emerge from even the most complex experiences.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, identity, parenting, neurodivergence, or simply seeking deeper connection with yourself, I’m here to support you—wherever you are on your human journey.

• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
• Sand Tray Therapy
• Parts Work and Inner Child Exploration
• Gestalt and Narrative Therapy
• Dream Work and Psychodynamic Approaches
• Trauma Processing and Somatic Awareness
• Existential and Spiritual Inquiry
• Culturally Sensitive, Inclusive, and Holistic Care

· Art Therapy

· Adults & Families

· Children and Teens

· Creative Expression

· Adults with Developmental Challenges

· LGBTQIA+ Ally

· Women's Issues

· Men's Issues

· Spiritual Development

· Self Worth/Esteem

· Trust Recovery

· Couples, Relationships, uncoupling 

· Parenting & Co-parenting

· Sexual Health

ART is a technique rooted in existing evidence-based therapies that provides rapid relief from distressful trauma symptoms, anxiety, and other issues. ART is used to treat betrayal trauma, PTSD, and many other forms of trauma.   Clients suffering from other mental health challenges can experience remarkable benefits.  Some of these challenges include:  Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Grief & Loss, Family Issues, and Phobias. 

ART works by temporarily reactivating the traumatic memory using relaxing eye movements. When the memory is accessed it can be permanently changed using ART's protocols and techniques.  While the client knows that the changes are not the actual memory, it provides a new start for the client.  The clients Trigger Origin is changed or removed which provides rapid emotional relief.  ART's motto is to keep the knowledge and lose the pain.  Once the session is complete, you will still have the facts of the memory, but you will lose the painful images, emotions, and sensations that were once a part of the memory.

https://artherapyinternational.org/

Gestalt, Narrative, Family Systems, Interpersonal Processing, Expressive Arts, Relational Cultural theory 

emily@tworiverscounselingduluth.com

218-606-1100