Walter Bowles

LCSW, 8 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Open-minded

Eclectic virtual therapy to bring clarity when life feels overwhelming. If you’re feeling drained, stuck, or on edge, you don’t have to keep carrying old patterns forward. Using an integrative, EMDR-based approach, I help clients find relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use recovery challenges, and relationship stress—while building practical tools that create meaningful change, even in the short term.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

As my client you might arrive feeling distant from the person you hope to be, and gradually find yourself becoming someone who feels deeply familiar. I blend EMDR, Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, DBT, and IFS to support deeper self-understanding, emotional regulation, and sustainable growth. Sessions balance insight with real-world skills, so therapy feels useful, grounding, and applicable to everyday life—not just something you talk about once a week.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

With a background in the entertainment industry, I understand burnout, creative pressure, and high-demand environments. I specialize in working with ambitious, sensitive LGBTQ+ adults who want clarity, steadiness, and more authentic connection—both internally and in their relationships.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work with individuals, including professionals, LGBTQ, and creatives, to navigate pressure, process trauma, and build resilience. I offer individual therapy across California. Using EMDR and a flexible, relational approach, I support clients through substance use recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and modern relational dynamics & stress, and life transitions. Together, we explore what’s underneath so you can find more balance, purpose, and direction. EMDR therapy is a powerful and transformative approach that helps individuals process past adverse experiences and reframe deeply ingrained, maladaptive core beliefs.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Other specialties

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

I identify as

Man

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in
Accepts
Location
Virtual
My 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.

, 26 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

December 1, 2025

Walter is a down to earth, open minded and authentic therapist that challenges me to look within on ways to cope and overcome challenges within my daily life and that of my past traumas. I highly recommend Walter Bowles.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 36 with Walter

November 4, 2025

Walter consistently brings curiosity and kindness to our sessions. Our interactions have a natural rhythm—much like jazz—with a dynamic call and response. At times, Walter’s responses take the form of thoughtful questions; other times, they offer gentle redirection, creating a fluid and engaging therapeutic dialogue.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 34 with Walter