Hello! I provide individual therapy to residents of California, specializing in working with adults who are creatives, artists, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My therapeutic approach integrates EMDR and an eclectic, relational style to support those navigating grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, substance use, body image issues, disordered eating, challenges with sex and sexuality, trauma, and inner child wounds. I use exploratory harm reduction techniques, helping individuals reconnect with satisfaction and balance in life, while discovering their potential, meaning, and joy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I have extensive experience in supporting individuals recovering from various forms of trauma, including direct or witnessed violence, sexual, spiritual, relational, mental, and emotional trauma. Utilizing CBT, DBT, and EMDR, I guide clients through healing and reprocessing, focusing on issues such as intimacy, modern relationship dynamics, and fostering connection with themselves and others.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a therapist, I combine kindness, integrity, creativity, directness, maturity, and humor to create a supportive and effective healing environment. I prioritize compassion and ethical care, fostering trust and open dialogue to help clients explore and grow. By tailoring innovative interventions and balancing wisdom with lightness, I guide clients toward insight, resilience, and joy.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
With decades of experience as a creative in the entertainment industry, I bring a unique perspective to working with professionals and high-functioning adults, particularly those in similar fields. I understand the pressures, challenges, and opportunities they face and am passionate about helping them develop effective coping strategies, evolve emotionally, and build meaningful relationships. While the process can be demanding, it offers immense potential for personal growth and thriving.
About Walter Bowles
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is highly effective in addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. By understanding and reframing the beliefs that shape our unconscious patterns, it empowers individuals to create a more comfortable and confident experience in their daily lives.
EMDR
EMDR therapy is a powerful and transformative approach that helps individuals process past adverse experiences and reframe deeply ingrained, maladaptive core beliefs.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach based on the idea that each of us is made up of different parts or sub-personalities. By recognizing, understanding, and integrating these parts, we can achieve greater balance, inner peace, and a stronger sense of self-worth.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is an effective approach for addressing emotional dysregulation. By learning to hold space for the full range of human emotions, individuals can reduce suffering and cultivate a deeper sense of self-compassion and appreciation.