Walterson Torchon, MD, LCPC

Walterson Torchon is a licensed mental health counselor who brings over 8 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. He holds an MD, which denotes a medical doctor degree, and an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, combining medical training and specialized counseling credentials to inform a holistic approach to care.

He has worked extensively with people who have experienced trauma and loss, and he has experience helping families navigate conflict and difficult transitions. His background includes counseling in mental health clinics that serve adults and adolescents within criminal justice settings, as well as work as a school-based therapist supporting teens. This breadth of settings has shaped his ability to adapt interventions to diverse needs and circumstances.

Walterson practices in an integrative, person-centered, and strength-based way, operating from the belief that each individual is the expert on their own life. He blends techniques from multiple therapeutic models to address specific concerns, aiming to help people build skills, shift unhelpful thought patterns often called "stinking thinking," and establish healthier habits. He focuses on guiding and supporting clients as they pursue goals related to stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, parenting, and other areas of concern. He welcomes the opportunity to begin collaborative work with anyone ready to take that first step.

Integrative Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical skills and exercises, often benefiting those dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental partnership in which the therapist offers empathy and reflection to help the person access their own insights and strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Walterson works collaboratively with people to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors techniques from these models to the individual, making adjustments as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Walterson is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from home or work, and choose a format that supports steady progress in therapy.