Demetrius Walton

Demetrius Walton brings a blend of practical experience, professional training, and pastoral sensitivity to his work as a marriage and family therapist. His background includes a 26-year career in the U.S. Army and service as a Federal Prison Chaplain, experiences that inform his calm, measured approach to helping people navigate relationship and life challenges.

He focuses on solution-focused strategies that highlight clients' existing strengths and practical steps toward change. Emotion-focused work is another central element of his practice, used to help couples and families recognize and reorganize emotional patterns that affect connection and communication.

Walton incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when addressing trauma and anxiety-related issues, and he draws on cognitive-behavioral methods to help clients understand the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. His practice also includes coaching techniques aimed at promoting personal growth and practical problem-solving.

Pastoral care is an integral part of his approach; he offers spiritual guidance to those who seek it and integrates faith-centered perspectives when appropriate. His counseling style has a Christ-centered orientation while remaining focused on the client’s stated goals and values.

He holds a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling from Texas A&M University-Central Texas and a Doctorate in Ministry from Knox Theological Seminary. He is licensed to practice marriage and family therapy in Texas, license number 204275, and has nine years of professional therapy experience in the state of Texas.