Walter Scull , LPC

Walter Scull is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with seven years of clinical experience working with teens, adults, couples, and parents. He holds a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Missouri - Saint Louis and has completed postgraduate training that led to certifications as a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. The LPC credential indicates that he is a licensed mental health professional trained to assess, diagnose, and provide counseling services.

Walter brings a background that includes service in the United States Coast Guard and experience in corporate sales, which informs a practical, goal-focused approach to therapy. He commonly supports clients managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma recovery, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, ADHD and neurodiversity, caregiver fatigue, and a wide range of life transitions. He also works with military and first responder issues, career and college coaching, and multicultural concerns.

In sessions he emphasizes evidence-based methods and collaborative skill-building, teaching coping strategies intended to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Walter favors client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and other mainstream approaches, tailoring treatment to individual needs. Outside of his professional life he is married, is a parent to a teen daughter, and shares his home with a rescue dog, and he enjoys walking, cooking, music, kayaking, and travel.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Benefits

Walter often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and creating a supportive space where the client’s goals direct the work. This approach helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and motivation by emphasizing empathy and collaborative problem solving.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that identifies patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. CBT involves skill-building and structured strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts and develop healthier habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Walter works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Walter is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations, support ongoing continuity of care, and allow clients to choose communication styles that fit their daily life.