Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello,
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with a rich cultural background, being multi-racial – African, Indigenous, and Irish American. With over 35 years of experience in the field of human behavior, I have worked with diverse populations and settings ranging from Long Island to New York City.
My educational journey began with a degree in Communication Arts from Hofstra University, specializing in film. However, my passion for documentaries and understanding people led me to pursue a Master of Social Work at Stony Brook University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive training in alcohol, substance abuse, mental health, and the treatment of dual diagnoses.
Throughout my career, I have worn various hats from being a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) to a CASAC-Master, psychiatric social worker, psychotherapist, and Addictions Specialist. My clientele has been diverse, spanning different age groups, educational backgrounds, professions, and cultural affiliations.
In my practice, I place a strong emphasis on authenticity and attachment in my interactions with clients. I have found that fostering genuine connections helps reduce anxiety and creates a safe space for growth and healing. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and eclectic, drawing from cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to establish and achieve therapy goals.
I have a successful track record in addressing a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Dissociative disorders, OCD, as well as providing support for couples through couple/marital therapy techniques.
I firmly believe in the power of psychotherapy or talk therapy as a transformative and empowering tool for personal growth and positive change. It is my hope to guide clients through their challenges, help them set and achieve goals, and ultimately create a more fulfilling life.
I invite you to embark on this therapeutic journey with me, where we can work together towards unlocking your full potential and creating meaningful changes in your life.
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Louis Walthall is a seasoned psychotherapist who brings a multi-racial heritage – African, Indigenous, and Irish American – to nearly four decades of clinical work. He has practiced across a variety of settings from Long Island to New York City and offers 39 years of experience working with diverse populations.
He began his academic path with a degree in Communication Arts from Hofstra University, where he focused on film, and later pursued a Master of Social Work at Stony Brook University. He is licensed in New York as a clinical social worker with advanced clinical registration, license number 051661.
Over the course of his career he has held roles as a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor and CASAC-Master, psychiatric social worker, psychotherapist, and Addictions Specialist. His training includes extensive work in alcohol and substance abuse treatment, mental health care, and the management of dual diagnoses.
Louis works from a client-centered, eclectic framework that emphasizes authenticity and attachment in the therapeutic relationship. He draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients set practical goals and make measurable progress. He has worked successfully with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, LGBT matters, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
He believes in psychotherapy as a tool for empowerment and growth and aims to create a therapeutic space where clients can address their challenges, pursue goals, and build a more fulfilling life.
For many common concerns – such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life transitions – online therapy is comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care. Research and clinical practice indicate that remote psychotherapy can deliver meaningful benefits for these everyday challenges.
One of the main advantages is convenience. Clients can connect with therapists in the format that best suits them – video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine or to continue care across distances.
All therapists who provide online services are licensed professionals, and clients are free to request a different clinician at any time if they prefer a different fit. Online therapy can be a flexible and effective option for many people seeking support.
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