- Years in practice
- 40
- Credentials
- LPC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Vermont, Oregon, New Mexico
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Walter
Walter "Baruch" Zeichner helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life. He offers straightforward, practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, addiction, and parenting challenges. He draws on four decades of clinical experience and keeps the focus on what a person needs now.
He began practicing in the early 1980s and has a long history of seeing many kinds of struggles. His training spans several approaches, so he mixes methods to match each person's needs.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize talking things through and building skills that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Clients can expect a relaxed, conversational style that centers on their goals and strengths. He uses cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and attachment-focused ideas to improve close relationships and emotional connection.
He also brings work on coping skills for intense feelings and practical strategies for parenting stress. He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor credential. Walter practices from New Mexico and works by appointment in online formats.
Sessions are aimed at helping people make tangible changes and feel more in control of their daily lives. People who choose his services typically want direct feedback, clear tools, and time to reflect on past and present problems. He invites clients to set the pace and direction of therapy so sessions stay focused on what matters to them.
What Walter works with
Everything Walter lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Walter helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Walter lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven online care for parenting and life stress
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and trust in relationships. It helps people understand how early bonds affect current reactions and closeness, which can ease tension in parenting and intimate relationships.Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of sessions. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy, and helps people find their own solutions to problems like anxiety or grief.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors that fuel depression, anxiety, and stressful parenting moments.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress and new challenges appear.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text can fit quick check-ins or days when typing feels easier. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and keep consistent care when life gets hectic.
Questions people ask about Walter
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting concerns, and related problems such as self-esteem and anger.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions conversational and practical, offering talk-based work and skill-building to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning.
How much experience does he bring?
He has four decades of clinical experience, having practiced since the early 1980s and worked with many major life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from New Mexico.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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