I have been practicing psychotherapy successfully for forty-five plus years in a variety of settings including private practice, hospital and free-standing residential treatment and industrial (employee assistance consultant) settings.
By integrating the major theoretical levels and processes of change, I am able to assist with a wide variety of problems in an effective manner. Specific difficulties include Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Personal Achievement and Career Development problems and issues. The various levels range from symptomatic/situational through individual, interpersonal, marital and family to character change. Length of treatment depends on your goals and the nature and severity of your difficulties.
I specialize in growth promoting Individual psychotherapy and couples’ therapy. My orientation is Assimilative Integrative, drawing on the major systems of psychotherapy to adapt my approach to the individual person or couple to assist them in achieving their goals.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
CA LMFT 12743
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Walter has been of great help to me in a short period of time. He listens, clearly cares very much and is very insightful.
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Walter for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
I feel confident in his level of expertise and his skill as a therapist!
Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Walter for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Lathy is easy to talk to and cares about my mental well-being. He’s helping me figure things out that I’ve been struggling with for a while and I appreciate it.
Written on Apr 16, 2022 after therapy with Walter for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I like Dr. Lathy's approach alot. He offers great insight, and I feel heard when I speak about my problems
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Walter for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Lathy is a fantastic therapist! He is kind, attentive, and insightful. I never thought therapy could be as transformative as it has been for me.
Written on Feb 06, 2022 after therapy with Walter for 3 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dr. Lathy is very experienced and very relatable. I find comfort confiding in him. He offers healthy ways to analyze the qualms of life. Dr Lathy is very punctual and accommodating.
Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Walter for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management