Growth happens when we embrace where we are while making space for who we’re becoming.
Ciara Ward
Understanding People
Beyond the Surface
My work began with a curiosity about people: what we experience, how we make sense of it, and what helps us move forward.
Studying social work, aging, social justice, and conflict resolution taught me to look beyond an immediate problem. Our relationships, culture, opportunities, and experiences all shape how we move through life.
That perspective became the foundation of Caring Conversations Center, a place where people could speak honestly and be understood as a whole person.
From Providing Therapy to Leading a Team
After years of working directly with clients, I stepped into a leadership role at Caring Conversations Center. I no longer provide therapy myself. Today, I lead a team of therapists who listen thoughtfully, respect each person’s experiences, and help them work toward meaningful change.
My work also includes education, speaking, writing, and guiding the direction of Caring Conversations Center and Ci Notes.
Clinical Experience
For over a decade, I’ve supported adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and life changes.
Practice Leadership
As the Founder, I set the vision, guide the practice, and support a team that brings thoughtful, personal care to every client.
Education and Speaking
I bring conversations about mental health and social justice to classrooms, professional events, and community spaces.
Writing and Events
As an author and storyteller, I create books, podcasts, and live experiences that help people bring what they learn into their daily lives.
My Education and Professional Credentials
My foundation in social work, conflict resolution, gerontology, and social justice continues to inform how I approach leadership, education, mental health, and human connection.
Education
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Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Saint Mary’s College
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Minor in Gerontology
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Master Degree in Social Work, Dominican University
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Master Degree in Conflict Resolution, Dominican University
Professional Credentials
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
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Certified Anger Management Specialist II, CAMS-II
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Master of Social Work, MSW
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Master of Conflict Resolution, MCR
Multistate Licensure
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I hold clinical social work licenses in multiple states.
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For therapy with our team, availability depends on your location and the therapist’s license.
Bringing Therapy Into Everyday Life
I created Ci Notes because learning about yourself shouldn’t end when a therapy session does. Through books, podcasts, workshops, and writing, I explore the feelings, relationships, and choices that shape our lives.
My books, Cliché Your Way Through Life, and the Remix, help us look beneath familiar sayings to explore what they can teach us about growth, identity, and emotional wellbeing.
Whether I’m writing, speaking or facilitating a community experience, my goal is to offer something you can reflect on and use in your own life.
Founder and Owner of Caring Conversations Center and Ci Notes
Ciara Ward, LCSW, MSW, MCR, CAMS-II
Clinical social worker, educator, author, and speaker creating more ways for people to have honest conversations about mental health and everyday life.
Growth happens when we embrace where we are while making space for who we’re becoming
Ciara Ward