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Walter Scull

At a glance

Experience
7 years
Based in
Missouri
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistMissouri

Walter Scull, LPC

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPC Missouri 2016040412

NPI1306469960

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  • Client-centered care
  • CBT strategies
  • Service and civilian life

About Walter

Walter Scull is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with seven years of clinical experience. He works with adults, teens, couples, and parents on common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life changes. He blends straightforward talk with practical skills so people can start feeling better day to day.

He often uses client-centered methods that focus on what matters most to each person. He also draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Sessions may include learning coping skills, practicing new ways of communicating, and setting small goals to build momentum.

Walter’s background includes service in the United States Coast Guard and work in corporate sales, along with seven years counseling teens and adults. That mix shapes a practical approach suited to people handling career stress, military or veterans life transitions, caregiving demands, and workplace fatigue. He mentions experience with ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, and trauma recovery among other focuses.

Clients can expect a straightforward, nonjudgmental style. Conversations aim to identify manageable steps and measurable progress rather than vague promises. Walter emphasizes help for people facing parenting challenges, relationship conflicts, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, and career decisions.

Outside work he is married, has a teen daughter, and a rescue dog, and enjoys walks, cooking, music, kayaking, and travel. His goal in therapy is to help people find more joy and meet the personal goals they set.

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

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person rather than a fixed method; the therapist listens, reflects what matters to you, and helps you set goals that feel right. This approach is useful for relationship worries, self-esteem, and navigating big life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often includes simple exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep or daily routines.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills that reduce reactivity and improve focus on the present moment. It can help with stress, anger, and coping when feelings feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those needs. Decisions about technique are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time, and keeping continuity of care during moves. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Online work can let people practice skills in real life between sessions and make it easier to schedule brief check-ins or regular weekly meetings to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Walter commonly address?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career coaching, compassion fatigue, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and other life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is practical and client-centered, focusing on what matters to each person and teaching skills people can use between sessions.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has seven years of counseling experience and past work in the United States Coast Guard and corporate sales, which inform a down-to-earth, action-oriented approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.

Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify exact session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies 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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