Kristopher L. Walton, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
18+ yrs experience
Updated September 3, 2026 How we verify
About
Kristopher L. Walton, LCSW, is the founder of Kristopher L. Walton & Associates, LLC (now Navigating Your Mind Therapy) in the Idaho Falls/Ammon, ID area, treating adolescents and adults for depression, anxiety, family conflict, and related concerns since 2009.
Services
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Emotional Disturbance
- Anxiety and stress-related disorders
- Self-esteem and personal growth
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- CBT
- DBT
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Family Systems
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
State licenses
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Idaho · License #LCSW-1311 · LCSW Active
self-reported; not independently confirmed with ID DOPL
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Wyoming · License #LCSW-915 · LCSW Active
expires 7/19/2027
Reputation
3.4 / 5 across 8 reviews Mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews) Rated 3.4 / 5 8 reviews
- Healthgrades Rated 4 / 5 4 reviews
- Sharecare Rated 5 / 5 1 review
What clients praise
- Relatable, knowledgeable, easy to talk to
- Direct, candid feedback without sugar-coating
- Helps clients connect past experiences to current relationship patterns
- Friendly staff and easy scheduling
Common critiques
- One report of difficulty with scheduling/responsiveness
- One serious complaint (see red flags)
Red flags
- One reviewer reported that their child felt more victimized after counseling and described the therapeutic approach as feeling like bullying rather than therapy
In the field
Sources
The facts on this page are drawn from 14 public sources and independently fact-checked before publication.
Psychology Today directory
- Full name, credentials, practice name, location, phone, fee, top specialties, issues treated, modalities, populations, insurance, session formats, license numbers (ID LCSW-1311, WY LCSW-915), and profile photo (psychologytoday.com)
NPPES registry
- NPI 1851332464, taxonomy 104100000X (Social Worker), license LCSW-1311 tied to Idaho, active NPI enumeration status since 2006-06-08 (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
provider website (navigatingyourmindtherapy.com)
- Bio, 18+ years of clinical experience, MSSW from University of Texas at Arlington (1995), founded practice in 2009, prior role at Primary Children's Medical Center, appointment to Idaho State Board of Social Work Examiners since 2007, headshot photo (navigatingyourmindtherapy.com)
- Current practice name (Navigating Your Mind Therapy, rebranded from Kristopher L. Walton & Associates/East Idaho Therapy), current Idaho address ([redacted]), phone [redacted], list of practice providers (navigatingyourmindtherapy.com)
- Offers motivational and keynote speaking services (navigatingyourmindtherapy.com)
book retailer (Amazon)
- Author of "Navigating Your Mind: Achieving a Life of Peace, Joy and Happiness" (amazon.com)
Healthgrades directory
- 4.0/5 rating from 4 reviews; NPI cross-check; accepts telehealth (healthgrades.com)
Birdeye review aggregator
- 3.4/5 rating from 8 Google reviews; positive and negative review themes including one serious complaint about a minor client (reviews.birdeye.com)
Sharecare directory
- 5.0/5 rating from 1 review; patient testimonial themes (providers.sharecare.com)
- Practice Facebook page (Navigating Your Mind | Ammon ID, formerly East Idaho Therapy) (facebook.com)
- Professional profile listing role as Author and Keynote Speaker at Kristopher L. Walton & Associates, LLC (linkedin.com)
- Second LinkedIn profile associated with same name and practice (Kristopher L. Walton & Associates, LLC), located in Pocatello/Idaho area (linkedin.com)
YouTube
- YouTube channel under the name Kristopher L. Walton, LCSW (youtube.com)
TherapyPortal
- Online client portal used for booking/intake by Kristopher L Walton & Associates, LLC (therapyportal.com)