Mary Ward

Mary Ward

Mary Ward, PhD; Master’s-Level Child & Family Therapist, Certified School Counselor; Certified Youth Yoga Teacher

Mary Ward, Ph.D. is a Writer, Educator, and Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in Counseling and Education. Mary completed both her undergraduate and Master’s Degrees at Gonzaga University, earning a dual M.A. degree in School Counseling and Community Counseling. She has worked as a Behavior Specialist, Special Education Teacher, and School Counselor in a variety of settings and locations, including San Diego, Boston, and Washington State. Mary completed her Ph.D. in Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education at Washington State University where she worked as a graduate student instructor in the Special Education and Teacher Education Departments. She is currently Senior Lecturer in the Children’s Studies Department at Eastern Washington University and a Youth Yoga & Mindfulness Practitioner providing therapeutic services to youth.