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Che' Raquel Ward

Therapist

Che' Raquel Ward

NC Psychologist 6046

North Carolina · 17+ years of experience

Heals trauma with collaborative care

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Step 1

  • Trauma focused
  • Strengths based
  • Practical tools

About Che'

Che' Raquel Ward is a licensed psychologist who focuses on helping people heal from trauma and regain a sense of safety in their lives. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship where the client’s experience guides the work. Her approach centers on honest self-exploration and practical steps toward recovery.

She invites clients to describe their concerns in their own words and uses that information to identify problems and select tools that fit. Sessions emphasize clear goals, regular feedback, and adjustments when something isn’t helping. The aim is to build skills that support daily functioning and long-term well-being.

With 17 years of experience, Che' Raquel works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and coaching needs. She also supports issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, body image, and communication problems. Her practice considers the whole person and how different life areas interact.

She holds the credential NC Psychologist 6046, which identifies her as a psychologist in North Carolina. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted. Costs vary with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a prospective client uses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist’s availability. Che' Raquel aims to help clients develop the tools they need so, in time, they no longer require therapy.

Step 2

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

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Step 3

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Che' Raquel describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on healing from trauma and improving daily functioning. One common approach she uses helps people understand how past events shape current reactions and relationships, and builds concrete skills to reduce anxiety and improve coping. Another approach emphasizes practical problem solving and coaching to set goals, track progress, and adjust strategies when something isn’t working.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist listens to the client’s goals and preferences, tests strategies in session, and modifies the plan based on ongoing feedback. This helps ensure the methods match the person’s needs rather than forcing a preset model.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy is more consistent. Licensed professionals can also use online meetings to share worksheets, track goals, and follow progress between sessions, helping therapy feel focused and practical rather than abstract.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this psychologist address?

She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and provides coaching for life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and direct; clients define problems and she helps choose practical tools to address them.

What professional experience does she bring?

She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns related to trauma, behavior, and relationships.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She holds the credential NC Psychologist 6046 and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to get started?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

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