- Addiction recovery
- Depression and anxiety
- Emotion-focused work
About Timothy
Timothy Welch is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 22 years of experience. He describes himself as a practical collaborator who helps people work through issues such as addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and relationship and family concerns. He also offers coaching services and has written two books on recovery and resilience.
He focuses on clear, usable tools in sessions. He uses Client-Centered work to follow what each person brings, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behavior. He also lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of his approaches, which he uses to look at emotions and attachment patterns.
Timothy has a long background in substance use recovery and trauma work. He has experience in community mental health, hospital settings, rehabilitation programs, and support groups. He has run groups for anger management, alcohol and drug recovery, and has worked with youth shelters and hospice settings.
He runs a telehealth practice and may accept insurance for clients living in Ohio or Florida. Outside of counseling he provides life and sober coaching through a coaching platform and a free support app he developed for motivation and worksheets.
His stated style emphasizes teamwork and practical steps rather than lecturing. He asks questions, listens to each person’s story, and adapts methods to what the client needs. He encourages people that their current struggles do not have to determine their future.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and the patterns they create in relationships. Online sessions can examine those emotional moments and how they affect connection and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy puts the client’s experience at the center. The therapist follows what the person brings and reflects it back. In telehealth this often means more listening, checking in, and adjusting pacing to how the client is responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In online sessions this can include guided exercises, worksheets, and real-time planning for coping between sessions. Timothy will work with the client to figure out which approach or combination fits best. That choice is collaborative and can change as goals shift. He aims to adapt methods to the person’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than sticking to a single model. The biography indicates he runs a telehealth practice, but specific session formats are not fully detailed here. Confirm the exact online formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let the therapist share worksheets, coaching tools, and exercises that support work between sessions.Areas of expertise
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, trauma and related issues such as ADHD, bipolar, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting strain.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy among his approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 22 years of counseling experience, including work in private practice, community mental health, crisis intervention, rehab programs, and group work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing from Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes he runs a telehealth practice. Confirm current session format options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. He may accept insurance for clients in Ohio or Florida.
How do I begin a first session?
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