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Walter Scull

Compassionate, goal-focused counseling with practical tools

LPC Missouri

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Walter

Walter Scull is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri who emphasizes practical, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients navigate difficult moments and develop stronger coping skills.

Background and approach

With seven years of counseling experience, he blends client-centered listening with structured interventions to address symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. He aims to teach techniques clients can apply between sessions to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Scull’s background includes a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Missouri - Saint Louis and postgraduate certifications in clinical telemental health and clinical trauma work. He has worked with adults, teens, couples, and parents and draws on that range to tailor sessions to individual goals.

Outside of practice he draws energy from family life and outdoor activities, and he approaches therapy with an intention to help people heal, rediscover joy, and move toward clearer, achievable goals. Sessions focus on mainstream, evidence-informed approaches and on building a practical plan for change.

Scull offers a nonjudgmental atmosphere and collaborative style designed to help clients feel supported while they work toward the outcomes they want.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Walter most frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, and it is often paired with practical skill-building. Client-centered therapy emphasizes attentive, nonjudgmental listening and works well for people seeking support, validation, and a collaborative space to explore feelings and goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time so therapy remains focused and relevant to the client’s concerns.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel routines while maintaining continuity of care, and they allow licensed professionals to use the same therapeutic tools and exercises they would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Walter works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiving stress, ADHD, and many other life challenges.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
He combines client-centered listening with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative techniques, and solution-focused strategies to fit each person's needs.
How long has he been practicing?
He has seven years of counseling experience working with teens, adults, couples, and parents in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential with license number MO LPC 2016040412 and practices in Missouri.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English