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Walter Scull

Therapist

Walter Scull

LPC

Missouri · 7+ years of experience

Practical, skills-focused counseling with a compassionate approach

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  • Client-centered care
  • CBT informed techniques
  • Goal focused

About Walter

Walter Scull is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. He has seven years of counseling experience and offers straightforward, practical help for people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns.

Walter uses client-centered methods to build a supportive working relationship. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused ideas to teach skills that can reduce difficult symptoms. Sessions often include learning and practicing coping tools that fit everyday life.

He has worked with people facing trauma, anger, parenting strain, career shifts, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and concerns related to aging, caregiving, and chronic illness. His background includes service in the United States Coast Guard and experience in corporate sales before moving into counseling.

Walter earned a master's degree in counseling from the University of Missouri - Saint Louis and holds professional certifications in telemental health and trauma care. He blends those experiences into a practical style that focuses on clients' goals rather than jargon.

Outside work he is married, has a teen daughter, and enjoys walks, cooking, music, kayaking, and travel. He aims to help people find more joy, heal from hard experiences, and reach the goals they set for themselves.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship. Online, this means the therapist spends time understanding what matters to the person and tailors sessions to their pace and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. In remote sessions, CBT often uses teachable exercises and homework that people can practice between meetings to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to ease reactivity and improve focus. These practices can be guided during an online meeting and repeated at home when tension arises.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Walter will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than insisting on a single path. This collaborative stance helps shape clear plans and measurable steps.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography notes telemental health experience but does not list specific options here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and let people fit short check-ins into busy days. It also allows practicing skills in the settings where they matter most, such as during a lunch break or after work.

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Walter help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, caregiving strain, sleep problems, self-esteem, career and motivation concerns, and many related topics.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is practical and straightforward, using client-centered listening alongside CBT and solution-focused techniques to teach coping skills and problem-solving.

How much counseling experience does he have?

He has seven years of counseling experience working with teens and adults in a variety of settings, including previous service in the United States Coast Guard and corporate work.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and holds a master's degree in counseling from the University of Missouri - Saint Louis.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography notes telemental health experience; confirm current session options and formats before booking to match your needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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