Walter Scull, LPC

Walter Scull is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. He brings seven years of counseling experience and a practical, straightforward style to sessions.

He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. He also supports people facing life changes, parenting strain, career decisions, and issues related to ADHD and trauma recovery. Walter names Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as approaches he commonly uses in sessions.

In therapy he teaches and practices coping skills aimed at reducing symptoms. He keeps explanations clear and uses everyday language so people can try strategies right away. He describes sessions as a non-judgmental place to work toward goals the client sets.

His background includes a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Missouri - Saint Louis and seven years working with teens and adults. He has experience with military and first responder concerns and has supported people dealing with caregiving fatigue and eldercare matters.

Outside work he is married, has a teen daughter, and enjoys walking, cooking, music, kayaking, and travel. He welcomes conversations that help people regain joy and move toward the life they want.

How his approaches translate to online counseling

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s priorities and uses empathic listening to help a person discover solutions. It fits issues like relationship stress, low confidence, and life transitions because the client guides the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing anger.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Walter works with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. He checks in often and adjusts the plan based on what is or isn’t helping.

Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow focused skill practice between meetings. Some people find phone check-ins simpler when bandwidth is low, while others prefer a full conversation for deeper work. Discussing practical needs up front helps match scheduling and session style to everyday routines.