Walter Barron
Experienced Missouri Clinical Social Worker
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About
Walter Barron is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri with 35 years of experience in the mental health field. His professional background spans inpatient and outpatient care, 11 years of military employment, work with Veterans Administration outpatient community services, and practice as a private contractor.
He has worked with a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse such as PTSD, depression and grief, addictions, bipolar disorder and other serious mental illness diagnoses, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy-related issues and anger management, self-esteem and career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
His therapeutic stance is client-centered and warm, using a non-directive systems approach that emphasizes family and individual dynamics. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques rooted in the models developed by Dr. Aaron Beck and Dr. Albert Ellis. He does not impose a particular treatment method until a thorough assessment and the developing client-therapist relationship clarify what change the client desires. He respects client self-determination, understands that beginning therapy is a significant step, and hopes clients find the process rewarding; he looks forward to working with them.
- Location:
- Missouri, United States
- Years Experience:
- 35
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Addictions, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Divorce, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsession, OCD, Personality disorders, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Vaping, Veterans, Visually impaired, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MO LCSW 001850
- NPI Number: 1518994490
- License: LCSW (Missouri) #001850 exp 2027-09-30
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
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One of the main benefits is flexibility - clients can connect with a therapist in the format that fits their needs and schedule, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to maintain regular appointments and integrate therapy into a busy life.
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How much experience does Walter Barron have?
Walter Barron has practiced in the mental health field for 35 years.
Is Walter Barron a licensed therapist?
Yes. Walter Barron is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri.
In which languages does Walter Barron provide therapy?
Walter Barron provides therapy in English.
Where is Walter Barron located?
Walter Barron practices in Missouri.
How can I work with Walter Barron as my therapist?
You can work with Walter Barron through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
Does Walter Barron work with international clients?
Walter Barron does work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Walter Barron cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based 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 with therapy 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.