Walter Bowles, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Walter Bowles

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Walter Bowles

Hello! I offer individual therapy to California residents, focusing on supporting adults who are creatives, artists, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University. My approach combines EMDR with an eclectic, relational style to help clients navigate a range of challenges, including grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, substance use, body image concerns, disordered eating, issues related to sex and sexuality, trauma, and inner child healing. I use exploratory harm reduction techniques to guide individuals in reconnecting with satisfaction and balance, uncovering their potential, and rediscovering meaning.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I have extensive experience in supporting individuals recovering from trauma, including direct or witnessed violence, sexual, spiritual, relational, mental, and emotional trauma. Utilizing CBT, DBT, and EMDR, I guide clients through healing and reprocessing, focusing on issues such as intimacy, modern relationship dynamics, and fostering connection. Having worked for decades as a creative in the entertainment industry, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, especially for clients in similar fields. I understand the pressures, challenges, and opportunities of this environment and am passionate about helping others develop new coping strategies, evolve emotionally, and cultivate meaning. EMDR therapy is a powerful and transformative approach that helps individuals process past adverse experiences and reframe deeply ingrained, maladaptive core beliefs.

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Walter Bowles LCSW / Psychotherapy

Education and training

California State University, Northridge, Master's in Social Work
San Francisco State University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1689249443

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What practice does Walter Bowles work with?

Walter Bowles works with Walter Bowles LCSW / Psychotherapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Walter Bowles?

Walter Bowles frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Walter Bowles on their profile.