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Jessica Ward is a behavioral health professional at Cedar Oaks Wellness Center specializing in substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment. She earned both her Associate’s Degree in Social Science and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Miami University, providing a strong academic foundation for evidence-based practice and client-centered care.
Jessica is credentialed as a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) and a Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist (QBHS). She is currently working toward obtaining her Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC-III) credential to expand her clinical scope and deepen her expertise in chemical dependency counseling.
Her clinical approach integrates psychoeducation, structured skills-based interventions, and recovery-oriented frameworks aligned with best practices in behavioral healthcare. Jessica facilitates structured group therapy and psychoeducational programming designed to strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and personal accountability.
Jessica is committed to professional growth and plans to begin her Master of Social Work (MSW) program in Fall 2026 to further enhance her clinical competency and leadership within the behavioral health field.
At Cedar Oaks Wellness Center, Jessica is dedicated to fostering a therapeutic environment rooted in structure, compassion, and empowerment. She encourages clients to take ownership of their recovery journey and often reminds them to “be your own best friend” as they build resilience and long-term stability.