About Walter
Walter Holloway, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out. He focuses on clear, practical steps parents and individuals can use to manage stress, anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem. Sessions aim to make daily life feel more manageable and relationships easier to navigate.
Walter draws on 16 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. He listens first, then works with each person to set realistic goals. His approach emphasizes building self-compassion, improving communication, and creating routines that reduce conflict and confusion.
He uses straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical behavior approaches to help people change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are added when useful to increase awareness and strengthen motivation to change.
Many clients seek him out for help with parenting strain, coping with life changes, addiction concerns, grief, and relationship challenges. He also supports people dealing with trauma, bipolar mood concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and ADHD-related struggles.
In sessions, the focus is practical problem-solving and skill building. Walter helps people practice new ways of communicating and managing intense emotions. The goal is to leave each meeting with a few concrete steps to try before the next appointment.
To begin, a short intake helps match treatment goals and preferences with simple, achievable plans. He aims to make therapy feel approachable and useful for everyday life.
How Walter’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. It involves open, nonjudgmental conversation so clients can find their own solutions and feel understood. This style helps when someone needs a calm space to sort through parenting stress or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses simple exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and help with mood management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. These skills are often useful for people who struggle with intense reactions or relationship conflict.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what works. Clients and the therapist choose methods together so sessions match needs and preferences.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include fitting sessions into a busy day, shorter check-ins when needed, and using approaches that translate well to conversation and homework between meetings. Ask about scheduling and session length when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Walter commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting strain, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, addictions, self-esteem, and related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on listening, setting clear goals, and teaching skills to manage emotions and improve communication.
How long has he practiced?
He has 16 years of experience as a licensed counselor working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported by his practice?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.