Therapist profile
Louis Walthall, LCSW-R
New York
LCSW-R - Anger and relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW-R
- LicenseLCSW-R, New York / 051661
- NPI1679074074
- Experience39 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Client-centered work
About Louis
Louis Walthall is a New York LCSW-R with 39 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who want clearer ways to manage stress, anger, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer understanding, not quick fixes.
He draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behavioral experiments. Attachment-based ideas help track how early relationships affect present reactions, including anger and intimacy issues.
Louis also integrates Imago relationship ideas and Jungian perspectives when they help a person make sense of recurring patterns. He often blends approaches rather than sticking to one method. That means sessions can include talk, guided reflection, and small exercises to try between meetings.
He has long experience with stress related to work and midlife changes, and with problems that come from attachment wounds and trauma. He helps people address issues that overlap, such as addiction, grief, self-esteem, and parenting concerns.
Louis works in English and practices in New York. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session so the work can begin in a focused way.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current reactions. It helps people understand why they feel triggered and how patterns play out in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client so they can name concerns and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses straightforward exercises to test thoughts and try different behaviors, which is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That decision is made together during early sessions and can shift as progress is tracked.
Confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy is more practical. It can also make certain exercises and homework simpler to integrate into daily life. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, client-centered, and CBT methods to online sessions so the work stays focused and actionable.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and related problems that affect daily life.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered stance combined with practical CBT exercises and attachment-informed conversation to help people change patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 39 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in New York.
Where does he practice and what is his credential?
He practices in New York and holds the credential LCSW-R as stated.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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