Walter is a great listener and offers meaningful and thoughtful advice. I have enjoyed working with Walter and look forward to continuing doing so!
Walter Nielson, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Walter is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Walter. View 10 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
So happy I met Walt. Non judge mental , kind, informative, and compassionate. Making lots of changes in my life and Walt’s help has been truly valuable
More about Walter
- 15 years' experience
- Male
- LMFT
I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Anger management
Depression
Communication problems
Control issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Social anxiety and phobia
Licenses
Walter Nielson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003183088.
- LMFT · California · 132820 · Expires May 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Walter Nielson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Walter is a great listener and offers meaningful and thoughtful advice. I have enjoyed working with Walter and look forward to continuing doing so!
So happy I met Walt. Non judge mental , kind, informative, and compassionate. Making lots of changes in my life and Walt’s help has been truly valuable
Walter is kind, knowledgeable, and readily available. He has helped me navigate through some of the difficult moments of my life and has helped me become a better person. I look forward to our sessions!
Walt is great. Honest and open to explore all forms on mental recovery. He is very easy to talk to and thoughtfully insightful. I enjoy our sessions together.
Thoughtful and understand. Really works to build a compassionate space to explore your issues and concerns
Walt has been very open and honest with me and has shared valuable insights to how things in my life are perceived by others and has shared ways how I can help better manage physical disabilities and emotions and foster better communication with those I love.
Walter is a very good person to interact with. He can bring out the best version of you. There are times when he can be tough with the reality of a situation, but he always has your best interest in mind and has the true caring in his heart to give support when that is what is needed. His experience is very helpful to make him a well rounded therapist. I would recommend him to anyone needing a better path forward.
Walter has been a great help to me and deconstructing my problems, and has helped me find healthy outlets
Walter is a great therapist who cares about his clients.
He is a great therapist! very knowledgeable and understandable. He makes me feel heard, understood and supported.
Frequently asked questions
Does Walter Nielson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Walter Nielson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Walter Nielson speak?
Walter Nielson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Walter Nielson have?
Walter Nielson has 15 years of experience.
Where is Walter Nielson licensed to practice?
Walter Nielson is licensed to practice in California.
Does Walter Nielson accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Walter Nielson does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Walter Nielson?
Walter Nielson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Walter Nielson?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.