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Louis Walthall, LCSW-R

New York LCSW-R with 39 years
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship and trauma
  • Midlife transitions support

About Louis Walthall

Louis Walthall is a licensed therapist in New York with 39 years of clinical experience, offering long-term expertise in helping people face complex life challenges. As an LCSW-R - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered in New York - he draws on a deep history of practice to support work on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, and broader personal growth.

His practice focuses on practical help for workplace difficulties, midlife transitions, social anxiety, attachment concerns, and trauma recovery. Louis combines empathic listening with evidence-informed methods to help individuals examine patterns, build resilience, and make concrete changes in their lives. He emphasizes a tailored approach, adapting methods and pace to each person’s situation and goals.

Louis also brings extensive experience working with young adults and veterans and maintains a practice that welcomes diversity of identity and experience. He provides a non-judgmental environment for exploring identity, relationships, and emotional wellbeing, and aims to guide clients toward clearer self-understanding, healthier connections, and renewed purpose.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Louis Walthall have?

Louis Walthall has 39 years of professional experience.

Is Louis Walthall a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCSW-R and is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered in New York. License details: NY LCSW-R 051661.

In which languages does Louis Walthall provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Louis Walthall located?

He is located in New York.

How can I work with Louis Walthall as my therapist?

You can work with Louis Walthall through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Louis Walthall work with international clients?

No. Louis Walthall does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Louis Walthall cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Louis Walthall

Louis draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support online clients. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and helps people improve how they connect with others and manage attachment-related fears. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the therapist’s empathic presence and respect for the client’s perspective, creating space for personal exploration and self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, providing practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Louis will work with each person to explore their needs, goals, and preferences and tailor interventions that fit their situation and pace. This partnership helps ensure the methods used match what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy provides flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations, all while preserving the therapeutic relationship and progress made in sessions.

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