Meet Walter
LCSW
Adolescent, Adult, Family, and Couples Therapist
Orlando Office, Virtual Counseling Sessions Available
Walter Echols is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Master Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP). He received his graduate degree in Social Work from the University of Central Florida.
He has extensive experience as an adolescent and adult counselor with over 20 years of experience working with a variety of clients. Walter uses a cognitive behavioral (CBT) approach in treating disorders such as anxiety, depression and addictions.
During his twenty years in the field, Walter has worked for Osceola Drug Court, Park Place Behavioral Health, The Grove Counseling Center for Adult and Adolescents, The Florida Department of Corrections, and outpatient counseling services in the Orlando area. His clients include individuals and groups with issues concerning grief and loss, substance abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, unresolved childhood abuse, and chronic mental health issues. He also has experience with the LGBTQ population.
If scheduled for an in-person session at the Orlando Location with Walter, the address is located at:
1631 Hillcrest St. Orlando, FL 32803
In-Network Insurances
Aetna
Cigna
United
United/UMR
Optum
No Insurance?
Walter offers individual sessions at self pay rates. Sliding Scales are negotiated and approved by the therapist themselves.
Some of Walter’s Specialties
Marriage & Couples Counseling
Some couples need minor adjustments to get back on their feet and some need a major overhaul to save their relationship, marriage, or family. Some couples come to counseling to prevent problems from occurring in the future and some come to solve current problems or heal from past relationship wounds.
Adolescent Counseling
“Some adolescents / teenagers have minor issues and just need a little assistance to get back on their feet and back on track. Whereas some adolescents / teenagers have very serious issues such as teenage depression, eating disorders, teenage violence, substance abuse, and many more serious issues that need more significant interventions. Some teens go to counseling to prevent problems from occurring in the future and some come to solve current problems or heal from past wounds.
Substance abuse
Our Substance Abuse Counseling services are designed to help individuals who are struggling with addiction and substance misuse. Substance abuse can have a profound impact on all aspects of a person's life, affecting their physical health, mental well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. At the Counseling Corner, we are here to provide compassionate and non-judgmental support to those seeking help and recovery from substance abuse.