Who is Ward Halverson?

Ward is a child and family therapist based in Herkimer, New York, whose clinical specialty involves working with families who are struggling with their children. He also works with adults, couples, families in general, and veterans. His office is located on 417 East German Street - just across from the WIC and Planned Parenthood building on the north side of Herkimer, and his phone number is (315) 868-1000.

What can Ward do for myself or my family?

If you're struggling with kids who are oppositionally defiant, you're in safe hands with Ward Halverson. For more than ten years, Ward has helped families learn how to manage children who fight against the rules, argue with authority figures, blame others for their misbehavior, deliberately annoy people, and use temper tantrums to get their way. Ward will stand with you, explain that such behavior is unacceptable, and walk you through the process to end it. In your initial visit, he will conduct a basic assessment, determine the best course of action, and help you begin the work necessary to turn your child into a happier, healthier, functional member of your family, as well as a productive achiever in school and society. Ward believes in getting to work immediately. Click Defiance for much more information, or read on.

What about other family problems?

Thousands of families in the Herkimer County area struggle with problems, such as depression, anxiety, irrational fears, and attention-deficit issues, as well as marriage and communication challenges, conflict, stress, moods, discipline - it doesn't matter. Ward is one of the most qualified, experienced, competent family therapists anywhere in the area. There is virtually no problem he hasn't encountered before, and treated successfully. He will listen to your situation with sensitivity and warmth, carefully teasing apart the complex details and history, helping you to understand the root causes and begin working on solutions.

How does Ward help with kids?

Although children can be amazingly resilient, they often struggle during the growing up process. This is normal. Ward will work with you and your child to first determine whether there is a serious problem. He will work with your pediatrician or family doctor - most of whom he knows in the area and has worked with closely for years. He will work with your child's teachers and administrators (as a former public high school teacher himself, with an additional masters degree in Education, Ward is in comfortable territory). He will work with the local police, virtually all of whom know him as "the guy who helps out-of-control kids" and who "gets the job done." He will work with your child's friends and community influences, extended family, or anyone else who can be a resource. But most importantly, Ward will work with you. As a parent, you are the most important person in your child's life, and - most likely - as you change the way you treat and manage your child, so will your child's behavior.

How do I reach him?

Ward uses electronic voice messaging and cellular access for most communication. For that reason, he can be contacted in some form 24 hours per day.

Phone: (315) 868-1000
Fax: (315) 866-3174
Toll Free: (877) 891-1109
E-mail: ward.halverson@verizon.net
Emergencies: MCAT in Oneida and Herkimer counties at 732-6228

What about cost?

Child and family therapy with Ward costs $125 dollars/hour, but he accepts all major and local insurances, including Fidelis, Child Health Plus, Medicaid, Medicare, United Health Care, United Behavioral Health, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, MVP, Tri-Care, Allied, POMCO, and others.