Walterson Torchon , MD, LCPC

Walterson Torchon is a Maryland-based licensed mental health professional with nine years of counseling experience. He holds the credentials MD - Doctor of Medicine and LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and he has worked with individuals and families facing a wide range of concerns.

Over the course of his career he has supported people coping with trauma, loss, and family conflict, and he has worked with clients navigating major life transitions. His background includes counseling in mental health clinics within adult and adolescent criminal justice settings, as well as serving as a school-based therapist for teens, giving him experience with diverse clinical environments and age groups.

His approach is integrative and person-centered, grounded in the belief that each client is the expert on their own life. He uses a strength-based framework and blends therapeutic techniques to address specific needs, helping clients build practical skills and greater confidence. He guides clients in identifying unhelpful thought patterns - sometimes referred to as "stinking thinking" - and replacing them with healthier habits and perspectives.

Fluent in English and Haitian Creole, he focuses on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and communication challenges, ADHD, anger, intimacy concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. His work emphasizes collaboration, skill-building, and supporting clients as they pursue their personal goals.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Walterson Torchon commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with client-centered techniques, to support clients in online sessions. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical strategies to shift thinking and build coping skills, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaborative listening, creating space for clients to explore their goals and strengths at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps tailor sessions so the work feels relevant and effective for each individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate different comfort levels, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented support.