Walter Davis
I've provided mental health services within rural Missouri countryside and urban locations in St. Louis and New York, along with work within every level of care (outpatient, inpatient, and residential treatment) since the mid-1990s. I hold two graduate degrees from Lindenwood University in the metro St.
My approach has been refined over years for a person-centered focus with young to older adults struggling with multiple issues, such as depression, anxiety and addiction.
Louis area with post graduate training in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I am currently licensed as a Professional Counselor in New Jersey and Missouri. My approach has been refined over years for a person-centered focus with young to older adults struggling with multiple issues, such as depression, anxiety and addiction.
First session
The first session is about exploring what you are feeling at that moment, your view of your life, and what outcomes you expect out of therapy. I will ask questions concerning your values from a non-judgemental perspective. Each person has their own view of the world and what is important to have in there world. It is something that is not for others to judge. Going forward we will work toward making changes that better align your life with those values, whether is overcoming fears, moving forward from the past, addiction or other issues. We will set regular goals, no matter how small they may seem. Just keep on swimming forward.
Strengths
No judgements. Everybody wakes up and tries to make the best decisions to grow, but somewhere along the journey an attempted solution to a problem can become a bigger complication. While I use evidence based counseling techniques, I work with you to make the tools relevant in your context through a creative exercises, whether it is art, cooking, exercise or whatever helps you grow.
Treatment methods
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing explores what values are important to each unique individual. Once identified, the next question is how can a person become aligned with those ideals within their emotions, thoughts, and daily routines. We will explore a plan for change to meet your goals.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Many of the exercises I use in my practice come from cognitive behavioral therapy methods. We pinpoint what your dysfunctional automatic thoughts that arise and begin to work toward reframing those cognitions into a healthier outlook.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Man
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Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Substance Misuse
Licensed in
MissouriLicense 2025048656
New JerseyLicense 37PC00648300