Ricky Walter, LPC, TX | Psychotherapist

About Ricky Walter

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Psychological Trauma

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ricky Walter

Ricky Walter helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors find stability, healing, and direction through compassionate, structured mental health counseling for individuals across Texas. At LifeStance Health, he provides individual therapy throughout TX for those navigating emotional distress, behavioral challenges, and major life disruptions, offering care that blends clinical expertise with genuine empathy. Ricky specializes in treating alcohol and drug use issues, anxiety, and PTSD/trauma. His therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Christian counseling to help patients develop healthier thought patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build practical coping skills. He also works with additional mental health concerns, tailoring treatment to each personâs history, values, and goals while creating a supportive and respectful therapeutic environment. A key passion in Rickyâs practice is supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital and those navigating parental custody challenges. He understands the vulnerability and stress that often follow hospitalization or family court involvement and focuses on helping patients reestablish routines, manage symptoms, and regain confidence during these critical transitions. His work emphasizes accountability, emotional safety, and steady progress during times when support is most needed. Ricky treats children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional concerns, teens facing mood or trauma-related challenges, and adults managing complex stressors, substance use, or life transitions. Patients appreciate his calm presence, structured guidance, and commitment to meeting people where they are in their healing process.

Is this doctor in your insurance network?

Enter your insurance carrier and plan

choose insurance

In-network insurances

Aetna

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

200+ more in-network plans

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Lifestance - Texas

Education and training

Amberton University, Master's in Professional Counseling
Mississippi College (Doctorate)
Amberton University (Master's)

NPI number

1306324884

Patient reviews

Help Ricky Walter, LPC build an online reputation by being the first to leave a review after having an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Ricky Walter?

Generally, Ricky Walter has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Ricky Walter's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Ricky Walter accepting new patients?

Ricky Walter generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Ricky Walter's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Ricky Walter accept my insurance?

Choose your insurance plan to verify if Ricky Walter is in-network.

Can I make an appointment with Ricky Walter online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Ricky Walter using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Ricky Walter work with?

Ricky Walter works with Lifestance - Texas.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ricky Walter?

Ricky Walter frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ricky Walter on their profile.