Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Louis works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 39
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Louis
Louis Walthall is a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of experience helping people manage strong emotions and life stress. He works with adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, anger, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, or major life changes. His style is steady and practical, aimed at helping people find clearer ways to cope day to day.
In sessions he listens closely and follows the client's lead. He uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of him, focusing on what will make a difference now.
Background and approach
Conversations move at a calm pace and often include concrete skills to try between meetings. Louis blends attachment-focused work with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools. That means he pays attention to how past relationships shape present feelings, keeps the client's goals central, and teaches ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He also draws on relationship-focused ideas and depth-oriented exploration when they suit the work. He has worked in New York for decades and supports people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, depression, trauma, substance issues, eating and sleeping problems, identity and intimacy questions, ADHD, and anger. Louis aims to help clients reduce distress and build more steady routines and relationships.
People who choose him often want a level-headed clinician who combines active problem solving with thoughtful listening. He offers video, phone, chat, and text formats, so people can pick the option that fits their life.
What Louis works with
Everything Louis lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Louis's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Louis lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Louis uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and important relationships influence current reactions. This approach helps people who notice repeating patterns in trust, closeness, or anger during relationships and daily life.He also uses client-centered methods that keep the person's experience central. That means sessions focus on what the client wants to work on, with the therapist following the client's pace and priorities rather than imposing a fixed agenda.
Finally, Louis applies cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These tools are useful for anxiety, anger, sleep or eating difficulties, and building practical coping strategies people can practice between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will review options with each person, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust plans based on progress and feedback. This collaborative stance helps find what actually helps the client in real life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in will do. Live chat and text messaging let people get support between longer sessions or check in on homework and coping steps. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday schedules.
Questions people ask about Louis
What concerns does Louis commonly address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and related struggles such as grief and intimacy concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Louis combines active problem-solving with empathic listening. He focuses on practical skills while also exploring how past relationships affect current feelings.
What is his professional background?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with 39 years of experience providing psychotherapy in New York.
Where is he located and licensed?
He practices in New York and holds the NY LCSW-R credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Louis offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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