Therapist profile
Louis Walthall, LCSW-R
New York
Louis Walthall, LCSW-R - Relationships and Addiction
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- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- License
- LCSW-R, New York / 051661
- NPI
- 1679074074
- Experience
- 39 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Attachment-based work
- Client-centered therapy
- CBT techniques
About Louis
Louis Walthall is a New York LCSW-R with 39 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, trauma, and related concerns such as codependency, attachment issues, and grief. He also addresses eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career pressures, and life transitions.
He focuses on practical, conversational therapy rather than jargon. Sessions look at how patterns in relationships and past attachments affect current choices. He helps people notice repeating behaviors, understand their triggers, and try different ways of responding. That can include working on boundaries, handling jealousy or infidelity fallout, or coping with a partner's substance use.
Louis combines several well-known approaches to fit what a person needs. He uses elements of attachment-based work to track relational patterns and family influences. He draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's concerns. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.
He also uses Imago methods to address relationship dynamics and Jungian ideas to consider deeper personal themes when those are relevant. Over decades of practice he has worked with people dealing with midlife changes, workplace stress, social anxiety, and trauma recovery. His work is straightforward and aims to help people build more control over choices and responses.
Sessions are conducted in English and he does not take international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Louis draws on attachment-based ideas to map how early relationships shape current reactions. That helps when someone keeps putting others first or struggles with clinginess, abandonment fears, or codependent patterns. He uses client-centered therapy to keep the work focused on what the person wants to address and to shape sessions around their immediate concerns.He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical for anxiety, mood shifts, and breaking reactive cycles. These approaches are described and tried together so the person and therapist can see what works best for the issue at hand; the decision about methods is collaborative and based on the client's goals and preferences.
The practical advantages of online work make fitting therapy into a busy life easier. Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to keep regular appointments around work or caregiving demands. Therapists help clients choose formats that match their needs and daily routines.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, and related concerns such as codependency and attachment problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices conversational, practical therapy that explores relationship patterns and personal responses rather than relying on jargon.
How much experience does he have?
He has 39 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues like midlife transitions, workplace stress, and trauma recovery.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a New York LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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