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MD, LCPC

Walterson Torchon, MD, LCPC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Haitian Creole
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About Walterson

Walterson Torchon is an experienced mental health professional who brings a practical, person-centered approach to helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related issues.

Background and approach

He holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with nine years of clinical practice in a variety of settings. Walterson emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, working with each person’s existing resources while teaching skills to manage mood, cope with life changes, and improve communication.

His counseling style blends several evidence-informed methods to match interventions to a client’s needs. Sessions focus on collaborative problem solving, reducing unhelpful thinking patterns, and building healthier habits over time.

Walterson has experience supporting people through loss and family conflict, and he has worked in mental health clinics and school-based settings. He frames clients as the experts in their own lives and aims to guide them toward greater confidence and clearer strategies for reaching their goals.

Prospective clients can expect a respectful, encouraging atmosphere where practical tools and personal values shape the work. Walterson uses a flexible, integrative framework so therapy can be tailored to what matters most to the client.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it can help people struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions find direction and persistence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain distress, teaching practical skills for managing mood, reducing unhelpful thoughts, and changing habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies and is especially useful for building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process and works best when it reflects the client’s goals and preferences. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify which combination of approaches fits their situation, adjusting methods over time as needs evolve and progress is observed.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver structured, skill-focused work and supportive guidance tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, anger, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is person-centered and strengths-based, combining practical skill building with collaborative exploration to help clients identify values and make sustainable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working in mental health clinics and school-based settings, including work with people navigating trauma, loss, and family conflict.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (MD LCPC LC8062), and he practices in Maryland.
Which languages can clients use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole; he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problems

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English, Haitian Creole

What Walterson can help with

Walterson Torchon works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Walterson works with individuals and families presenting with a wide range of concerns.

Walterson works with individuals who have experienced trauma and loss.

How Walterson approaches therapy

Walterson's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Walterson is an MD practicing in Maryland.