Walter Barron - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

35 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Walter Barron

My name is Walter Barron LCSW, and I have worked with many different client issues, stress management, ptsd, depression, anxiety, grief, major SMI diagnosis and marital/family relationship problems. I have been in the mental health field for 35 years, and my counseling experiences have included inpatient/outpatient, military employment for 11 years, veterans administration outpatient community services, and as a private contractor. My therapeutic approach is best described as client centered therapy with a warm non directive systems approach, having an emphasis on family individual dynamics. In addition I used the cognitive behavioral approach with the underpinning being the models of Dr. Beck, and Dr. Ellis. however; I do not impose any treatment modality on a client until there is a thorough assessment and a client therapist relationship with the client indicating what change they desire.

I respect client self determination, and realize that entering into therapy is a big step. I hope you will find therapy rewarding, and I look forward to working with you.

Licenses

LCSW

001850

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Walter has really helped my husband and I work through our communication issues and talk through hard things. He also has different assignments and homework for us to do to keep us engaged and even having fun! I highly recommend him, he’s very knowledgeable and empathetic.”

“A thoughtful person, with humor and candour. What I appreciate the most is a direct “no bull” approach. He listens, but also offers feedback and constructive criticism or insight which in my opinion makes for a much quicker journey towards achieving your goals in therapy.”

“I am very glad I chose this therapy app, Walter has helped me so much. He gives me different tools and outlooks on my problems. He makes my mountain of problems seem just as it is a molehill. I look forward to counseling every week. With every session I become more confident with life. I am still learning, but with Walter’s help I am coping much better.”

“Two thumbs up for Walter. He's been a great therapist.”

“Walter has been such a great confidant to me. He understands my struggles but also helps me learn different ways of working on things. His expertise is amazing and I always feel like I’m learning something from him”

“Good guy”

“Enjoying my experience”

“So far he has given us easy to follow homework that has helped us already. He's very understanding and informative.”

“Walter is the best. So easy to talk to and a great person.”

“Walter really listens to what I am saying and he gives me feedback and direction as to what my next steps in therapy are. He guides me to explore more than just the top layer, he makes me want to dig deeper. Walter has helped me see that I am capable and worthy of this life that God has given to me.”

“Walter is an exceptional therapist who knows exactly how to help you through whatever you’re going through.”

“Patient with me”

“Walter is fantastic - sincere, knowledgeable, wise, a great listener, and patient communicator. Thank you, Walter!”

“Walter is so good at listening and he always knows exactly what to say. It's amazing how this man is able to just get inside your head.”

“Walter is very respectful and competent.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.