About Walterson
Walterson Torchon helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and problems with relationships, intimacy, parenting, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and communication. He introduces straightforward tools for coping with life changes and for managing everyday pressures. He is Walterson Torchon, MD, LCPC, and brings nine years of clinical experience to his work.
He favors short, clear explanations and practical skills rather than long theory talks. Sessions focus on what is most useful for the person in front of him.
How Walterson works
His style is person-centered and strength-based. That means he starts from what the client already does well and builds from there. He uses a mix of proven methods to address specific problems and to teach coping skills that fit daily life.
In practice, Walterson helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more workable habits. He also teaches ways to stay present with difficult feelings and to act in ways that match personal values. He works collaboratively so clients set the pace and goals.
He has worked in clinics, school settings, and criminal justice contexts with a wide range of concerns. Those experiences inform a practical, skills-focused approach that aims to make everyday life feel more manageable and meaningful.
Walterson lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Walterson works with
The areas below are the ones Walterson selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Registers | MD, LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English, Haitian Creole |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maryland |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns that lead to distress; it helps with anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching concrete skill practice. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the room, offering a supportive space where goals come from the client and the therapist responds with empathy and respect.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend methods that fit the client's needs. That collaborative process can include trying a technique for a few sessions and adjusting based on how it feels and what helps.
Online therapy with this therapist uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions and live chat can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still doing focused, goal-oriented work.
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