Beverly Ward, MA, EdS, LPC
Conversations with Beverly are marked by genuine interest in you and your story, and by a deep respect for your God-given worth. She often says that she doesn’t approach counseling in her own strength. She follows God’s lead, trusts His guidance, invites His intercession, and draws from the gifts He’s entrusted to her.
Beverly is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Still Waters Counseling and Education Center, where she leads with both clinical excellence and a servant’s heart. Her approach combines evidence-based therapies—like CBT, DBT, IFS, and person-centered counseling—with the hope and wisdom of Scripture.
Beverly's academic journey began at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she earned a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Rehabilitation Counseling, as well as an Ed.S. in Counseling, for which she was awarded the Glenda Elliott Scholarship for excellence in the field.
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Beverly has continued to sharpen her skills through advanced CBT training at the Beck Institute, biblical counseling studies at Birmingham Theological Seminary, and certification in psychometry—equipping her to conduct psychological assessments with accuracy and care.
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Her experience spans private practice, school-based counseling, crisis response, community education, and nonprofit leadership. She has walked with children, teens, caregivers, and adults through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. She’s also designed and led grant-funded programs and created resources that continue to serve schools and communities today.
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Outside the counseling room, Beverly is a speaker and writer known for making complex topics both relatable and actionable. She has presented at community events and professional counseling conferences, taught in graduate counseling programs, and written blogs that weave together clinical insight and biblical truth. Her leadership includes service on counseling boards, the Alabama leadership team for Moms In Prayer International, and school and community committees.
Beverly’s calling to this work is deeply personal. Having lived through childhood trauma and experienced healing from it, she knows the courage it takes to begin that process. She believes that, when surrendered to God, even the wounds meant to harm us can be used for our good. That lived experience fuels her deep compassion and confident hope, offering a safe, judgment-free space where clients are met with genuine care.
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Beverly and her husband, Bruce, have been married for 25 years and share two adult children. Their lives revolve around their love for Christ, each other, and the family and friends God has placed in their lives. In all she does—both personally and professionally—Beverly seeks to build on a foundation of faith and love through God’s empowerment.
Clients describe her as approachable, warm, and deeply attentive—someone who listens not only to words but to the heart behind them. One client said, “She worked with me where I was and took my hand to lead me where I wanted to go.”
For Beverly, counseling isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. Whether she’s helping someone process loss, break free from harmful patterns, or celebrate hard-won victories, she sees each step as sacred. Her message to anyone considering therapy is simple: You’re not too much. You’re not beyond help. You’re not alone. And lasting change is possible.
Locations Served
Beverly provides therapy in-person at Still Waters Mountain Brook.
Rates and Insurance
Beverly is an in-network provider for AETNA, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Out of State, Blue Choice, All Kids, Behavioral Health Systems (BHS), Cigna, Medicare, United Health Care/Optum, and VIVA.
Our private pay rate is based on household income, you can learn more here:
Testimonials
Beverly has been an invaluable resource as I’ve worked to overcome anxiety and other struggles in recent weeks.
She’s kind and compassionate, and you can tell she really cares about you and what you’re going through.
She offers wise counsel and tactical strategies to help you work through your problems.
I would highly recommend her!
Beverly was a great listener and counselor.
She made me feel
welcome since the first time we talked and made me feel safe to share anything and that it was never too much or too burdensome.
She helped me recognize my therapy goals and helped me in knowing how to get there.
Beverly also helped me to see God's power and love in my life.
She is also an excellent writer and I love her blogs!
I really recommend her!
Beverly became my therapist at the right time of my life.
She helped me in the last few months of my life when I lost my oldest at age 30 by being murdered by drug dealers.
She was there to listen to me, counsel me with steps to help me for rest of my life with some happiness and give love and hugs to my grandson , my younger daughter and my husband and for us to support each other.
Beverly is a kind and observant listener.
I appreciate how well she helped me to focus on the things I could control and could not control.
She asked thoughtful questions which always helped me to consider the best options for moving forward with a difficult family situation.
I also enjoyed her weekly blog. She is a wonderful writer.
Beverly worked with me where I was and took my hand to lead me where I wanted to go.
She is awesome in her approach and listened to what I was saying and responded with proper application to my situation.
Awesome work!
Beverly was a wonderful therapist who helped me when I was coming out of a pretty rough time.
She is attentive, kind, and courteous.
She worked with me to work through periods of excessive anxiety/depression.
She gave me tools to help myself.
I highly recommend her.
Beverly was a wonderful therapist. She was very patient and listened well.
In addition to counseling, she provided newsletters and other helpful materials. She even helped with technology which was a challenge for me.
As a caregiver herself, she could relate to me as a caregiver.
I recommend her highly.
Beverly is an excellent therapist. She listens, but she also gives useful feedback.
I’ve had both the counselors who spoke the whole time and made me wonder “who is in therapy?” And the ones that made me wonder if they were listening to me or just letting me talk.
I feel a good connection with Beverly.
Beverly is an excellent source of therapy.
I don’t feel like she just repeats back what I say but that she listens and empathizes with my concerns and burdens.
I never feel rushed or judged.
I’m very thankful I found this site and my therapist.
Beverly is caring, skilled, and extremely knowledgeable.
I chose her because she connects God's word with her profession.
She listens and she offers very wise, practical advice and solutions in a very warm kind way.
Beverly is great! She gives me the confidence to open up and challenge myself,
I was always worried going into this that I’d struggle with this.
I’ve had huge self growth already and I can’t wait to grow more.
Beverly worked with me where I was and took my hand to lead me where I wanted to go.
She is awesome in her approach and listened to what I was saying and responded with proper application to my situation.
Awesome work!
Beverly is caring, thoughtful and genuinely wants to help you!
I’m so so so grateful that I found her!!
Thank you so so so much for everything you do, Beverly. You’re a Godsend :)
Beverly is a therapeutic listener and gives me practical ways to navigate my current issue(s) I’m facing.
I would highly recommend her!
Beverly really tries to help you.
She is attentive, and I like her counseling from both scientific and Biblical perspectives.
I had given up on therapy and the Lord led me to try one more time.
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I'm so grateful for His leading me to Beverly.
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She helped me get my life back!