Therapist profile
Louis Walthall, LCSW-R
LCSW-R helping individuals with family and parenting concerns
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- Attachment based
- Cognitive behavioral
- Client centered
About Louis
Louis Walthall is a New York LCSW-R with 39 years of clinical experience. He focuses on common and persistent problems people bring from home and work, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strain, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
He meets individuals who are dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment, caregiving stress, or the fallout from infidelity and jealousy. He also works with people navigating gender dysphoria, fatherhood issues, aging concerns, or mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Sessions tend to focus on practical coping and clearer patterns in close relationships.
His methods draw on attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral tools. He also uses Imago relationship concepts and Jungian material when they fit a person's concerns. The emphasis is on noticing how past bonds shape present reactions and on testing small behavior changes that reduce distress.
In a meeting with him, a typical start is to clarify current problems and everyday routines that keep them going. Work then moves to the thoughts and relationship patterns that make situations feel stuck. He encourages straightforward skills practice between sessions so progress carries into daily life.
Louis sees sessions in English and practices from New York. He does not take international clients. Before booking, users should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the platform flow.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online work can focus on identifying those patterns and practicing new ways of relating to partners, parents, or oneself. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection. In remote sessions this often means the therapist follows the client's lead, clarifies what matters now, and helps organize thoughts into manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change them. CBT work online often includes brief skill practice and homework to try between meetings.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist and client discuss the goals, current problems, and what feels helpful. They then choose methods together and adjust them over time in a collaborative way.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into daily life and shorter check-ins when needed. If you plan to use video or phone, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. That step helps make sure appointment times and session length work with your routine.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does he help with?
He works with adults who are dealing with family problems, fatherhood issues, parenting strain, and conflict that affects day-to-day life.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach blends client-centered listening with attachment-based thinking and practical cognitive behavioral techniques to address patterns and daily habits.
How much experience does he have?
He has 39 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in New York.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a New York LCSW-R and practices from New York.
Can he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before scheduling a visit.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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