Chad Walters

Practical, collaborative therapy with CBT focus

LPC Wisconsin

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Chad

Chad Walters is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin who centers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-focused approaches. He draws on four years of clinical work to help people build practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and low self-esteem.

Background and approach

Chad emphasizes collaboration, viewing clients as experts on their own lives while offering evidence-informed tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

He works with a broad range of concerns including grief, relationship and family issues, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, as well as more specific areas such as attachment challenges, codependency, and alternative sexual cultures like BDSM and kink.

Chad combines CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor support to each person’s needs. He encourages clients to identify strengths, regain a sense of agency over emotions and choices, and practice sustainable coping strategies.

Chad approaches change as a gradual, collaborative process and offers support for those navigating life transitions, isolation, impulse-related difficulties, and caregiving strain. His practice aims to help clients move toward more satisfying, values-aligned lives while developing skills that translate into everyday situations.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with motivation and self-esteem. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that align with those values; this approach can help with chronic stress, avoidance, and finding direction during life changes. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the therapist's nonjudgmental presence and empathy, creating space for clients to explore experiences and make their own choices about growth and change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may integrate elements from different methods to create a personalized plan. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and practical for everyday challenges.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people juggling work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats allow steady access to licensed professionals while making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and practice new skills in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this clinician commonly address?

He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, addictions, and coping with life changes, along with topics like grief, career stress, relationship and family concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Sessions blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build practical skills and clarify values.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of professional counseling experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with license number WI LPC 10039-125.

Can I work with him if I am outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted; he provides services within the specified regional practice area.

Which session formats are offered for therapy?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is the cost of therapy determined?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English