Walter Scull , LPC

Walter Scull is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with seven years of experience working with teens, adults, couples, and parents. He holds a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Missouri - Saint Louis and maintains professional certifications as a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. As an LPC, Walter is trained to provide mental health services and counseling in a range of settings.

Walter most often draws on Client-Centered methods, solution-focused techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients develop practical skills and reduce unwanted symptoms. His sessions commonly include teaching and practicing coping strategies tailored to each person’s needs, using evidence-based, mainstream approaches as a foundation for care.

He brings experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, grief and loss, trauma recovery, anger management, life transitions, low self-esteem, motivation concerns, career and college coaching, and issues related to ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Walter has also worked with military and first responder populations, healthcare workers, and those experiencing caregiver fatigue.

Prior to counseling, Walter served in the United States Coast Guard and worked in corporate sales. He is married, has a teen daughter, and a rescue dog. In his free time he enjoys walking, cooking, listening to music, kayaking, and traveling. Walter aims to help others heal, rediscover joy, and reach goals in a nonjudgmental and supportive setting.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Walter frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting clients to find their own solutions; this approach helps people feel heard and promotes self-directed growth. He also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. In addition, Mindfulness Therapy is used to cultivate present-moment awareness and coping strategies that can ease emotional reactivity and improve focus.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. Walter works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and he adjusts techniques over time to find the right combination of strategies for each person’s needs.

Online therapy with Walter is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for clients in different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from familiar surroundings, and access licensed professionals even when in-person visits are not practical.