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Online therapist

Hedlun Walton

Guide for parents navigating stress and change

Credentials
LPC
Experience
26 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Hedlun

Hedlun Walton is a licensed professional counselor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. He writes short-term goals with clients and uses clear, practical steps to make daily life easier. He speaks plain language and keeps sessions grounded in what matters most to each person.

Walton brings 26 years of clinical experience in Michigan to his work. He mixes a patient, accepting manner with action-focused techniques.

Background and approach

That means he listens closely when someone needs to be heard, and shifts to skill-building when a client wants change. Common topics he addresses include relationships, parenting, coping with grief or anger, and questions about purpose and self-worth. He also supports people facing job stress, ADHD-related challenges, and family connection problems.

His additional focus areas cover blended family concerns, communication breakdowns, fatherhood issues, and money or control problems. Walton uses Client-Centered Therapy to provide empathic listening and long-form reflection. He pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when people need concrete tools to change patterns.

He also applies Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable steps and measure progress. Sessions combine respect, occasional gentle humor, and a shared plan for progress. He encourages clients to view their situation from new angles and to try practical strategies between visits.

If someone decides to begin, he works with them to set clear expectations and a path forward.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and thoughtful reflection. Online sessions using this approach give space for a person to tell their story and feel heard, which helps when someone needs perspective or emotional support.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and habits into manageable parts and teaches concrete skills to change them. Delivered over video or phone, CBT sessions include practical exercises and homework that people can practice between meetings.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable steps toward a clear goal. In online work this looks like identifying one or two changes to try right away and tracking progress in short, focused conversations.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, parenting, and daily life. They also let people try different formats to see what helps them engage and make steady progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Walton address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, anger, self esteem, career issues, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
His style blends patient, client-centered listening with action-oriented methods like CBT and solution-focused work to create practical change.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 26 years of professional experience providing counseling in Michigan.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan. The credential listed is MI LPC 6401007743.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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