Walterson Torchon , MD, LCPC

Walterson Torchon is a licensed clinician with nine years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. He holds an MD - Doctor of Medicine - and an LCPC, a license indicating he is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Over the course of his career he has worked with people affected by trauma, loss, and family conflict, and he has supported clients navigating significant life transitions.

His professional background includes counseling in mental health clinics serving clients within criminal justice settings for both adults and adolescents, as well as providing school-based therapy for teenagers. These varied settings have shaped a flexible, experienced approach to meeting diverse needs across the lifespan.

Walterson practices from a person-centered, strength-based perspective that treats each individual as the expert on their own life. He uses an integrative method, drawing on multiple therapeutic techniques so care is tailored to the specific concern at hand. In sessions he focuses on guiding and supporting skill building, helping clients replace unhelpful thought patterns and habits with healthier ones while bolstering confidence to reach personal goals.

He aims to create a collaborative environment where clients’ values and preferences drive the work together. Walterson views the therapeutic relationship as a partnership in which he offers tools, feedback, and encouragement as clients pursue the changes they want to make.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Walterson Torchon draws on several evidence-informed approaches to shape online therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful actions - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals, creating space for people to explore their concerns and build confidence at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Walterson works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with care, including video sessions, phone meetings, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while still focusing on effective skill building and meaningful progress.