he/him
Walter BowlesLCSW
Nice to meet you
Life can leave us feeling drained, lost, or on edge. With EMDR therapy, I help you find your way back to clarity, balance, and purpose. I work with entertainment industry creatives, professionals, and LGBTQ individuals to navigate pressure, process trauma, and build resilience. My style is flexible and relational, yet direct, challenging, and rewarding. Together, we address anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and relationship patterns while building insight and practical skills for lasting change, helping you make choices from a place of joy.
About Walter
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Blue Shield of California, Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cash (out of pocket), Out of state BlueCard PPO
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Creative, Direct, Empowering, Engaging
Focus areas
Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Personality Disorders, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Substance Use, Trauma
Experienced with
Non-monogamous relationships, LGBTQ+, Trans+
Years of Experience
8+
Together, we address anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and relationship patterns while building insight and practical skills for lasting change, helping you make choices from a place of joy.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MSW - Social Work, California State University
Interests
Outside of my clinical work, I find balance and joy through movement, creativity, and connection. I love practicing Pilates and dancing to stay grounded and energized. I’m also a devoted dog person and enjoy exploring new places, whether traveling abroad or discovering hidden gems locally. In my downtime, I unwind with great sitcoms and movies, appreciating storytelling that blends humor, humanity, and heart.
License details
Walter Bowles,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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