Starting therapy can feel like a big step. My job isn’t to judge you, tell you who you should be, or give you textbook answers. It’s to understand what’s going on, help you figure out what’s underneath it, and most importantly, help you do something with that understanding.
I’ve been a clinical counselor for more than 20 years, and my approach is straightforward, practical, and action-based. Therapy should be a two-way street. We’ll talk, dig into what’s happening and why, but we’ll also work on real-life tools and strategies you can actually use when you walk out the door. Insight matters. What you do with it matters even more.
Over the years, I’ve worked extensively with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger and stress, relationship and family struggles, marriage and divorce, work and career issues, spirituality, self-esteem, life transitions, and the general feeling that something in life just isn’t working anymore. I have particularly extensive experience helping people struggling with alcohol and drugs, as well as people trying to make sense of trauma, loss, and experiences that continue to affect them long after they happened.
I also understand that people are complicated. What looks like anxiety may have something underneath it. Addiction may have started as a way of surviving or quieting something else. Anger, avoidance, shutting down, overthinking, people-pleasing, or constantly staying busy may have made sense somewhere along the way. I’m interested in figuring out the whole picture—not simply putting a label on what you’re experiencing.
I wrote "2Bits" from my own story—the struggles, mistakes, hurt, and lessons that shaped me along the way. It’s about learning through living, sometimes the hard way, and realizing that even the difficult pieces of our lives can teach us something about who we are and where we go next. That perspective is part of what I bring to my work: I don’t just believe people can change because I’ve studied it for 20 years. I’ve seen it, lived parts of it, and spent my career helping others find their own way forward.
My background goes well beyond private practice. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked in community mental health, crisis intervention and psychiatric hospitalization, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, EAP and DOT services, domestic violence and anger management programs, addiction recovery groups, group homes for troubled youth, case management, hospice care for people with AIDS, a terminally ill children’s unit, and shelters serving runaway and street youth in New York, Harlem, and California.
That experience has put me across the table from people in some very difficult places in life. One thing it has reinforced for me is that there is no single type of person who struggles, and there is no single approach that works for everyone.
I am nationally certified as both a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), and I am independently licensed in Ohio. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from John Carroll University and my Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University.
I currently have my own telehealth counseling practice and work with clients throughout Ohio and Florida.
After more than two decades doing this work, I still don’t believe in assuming I know someone because I know their diagnosis or what they’ve been through. I want to hear your story, understand how you got here, and figure out with you what needs to happen next.
Your past matters, but it doesn’t get to make every decision about your future. We’ll work on understanding what’s holding you back—and then we’ll work on what you can actually do about it.
Professional experience
22 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Workplace issues
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Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Timothy Welch really individualizes his approach to communication, which I’ve found beneficial in increasing my trust in him. He is able to pinpoint the root cause of issues and provides expert ways to cope with or relieve insecurities. He provides validation, but also assists with irrational thoughts caused by past trauma. I highly recommend him.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Timothy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Timothy is awesome. It's really important for me to have an un-censored approach to therapy. Sometimes you get screwed up, and there's no sense in beating around the bush for the sake of professionalism. There's no pomp-and-circumstance with Timothy. He's very real and honest. Conversation feels organic, and it works to bring out your issues naturally like that. In the best way, Timothy doesn't feel at all "shrinky".
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
He is such a great counselor and down to earth! Was great help.Thank you.
Amanda
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Timothy is a great therapist for real, he knows how to listen and he really understands how you are feeling, I feel comfortable sharing my feelings to him because I know he wouldn’t judge me at all!
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tim was easy to talk to, practical, and really helped me look at things in a way I didn't understand or see before. He was easy to get in touch with and communicated well. Thanks!
Written on Oct 29, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 3 weeks
Very responsive and was able to get at the core of my problem quickly .
Written on Oct 27, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
It is very early in the therapy relationship, so I would probably be better equipped to do this when we’ve had more than 1 session. However, I have really appreciated his calm and thoughtful way of questioning. It doesn’t feel rushed, and so far he has been a help in guiding me through manageable pieces of work and thought.
I also appreciate that he integrates big picture and acknowledges the smaller, living-this-moment aspect too. I have made a little progress and am looking forward to working with him further.
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Timothy Welch provides exceptional counseling. His no nonsense perspective is exactly what I needed to free up some headspace in my life. He responsive, relatable but skips the fluff which I appreciate.
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Working with Timothy has been great! He’s good at calming my fears and letting me know when I’m on the right track. I feel very heard and understood with him, both of which are important for me.
Written on Jun 25, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Timothy is easy going, is great at checking in with the messaging to see how things are going which I am very appreciative of. It feels easy to open up to him and I'm looking forward to our next session!
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I've been speaking to Timothy for about 5 months and I can't recommend him enough. He's helped me so much! He genuinely makes you feel like your just talking to a friend. He's a brilliant councillor!
Written on Jun 08, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
It has been 2 weeks since I'm with Mr. Tim, I'm doing much better with his support
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Tim is super understanding and very down to earth. He knows his stuff, has helped me look at things from a different perspective, and has provided me with actual strategies that can help. I appreciate his support and guidance. I am very thankful for him.
Written on May 19, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Timothy is highly professional and experienced therapist, he always feel what is a struggle about and always finds strong words and explanation to make the situation easier. I feel much stronger and motivated with his support.
Written on May 17, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Fantastic counselor. Good at responding to messages in meaningful ways. Respectful and encouraging.
Written on May 07, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Timothy is supportive, compassionate, encouraging, enlightening, and understands not only what I say, but also what I don't say.
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Tim is awesome! Very down to earth, helpful, and immediately makes you feel comfortable.
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Timothy has been a fantastic help. He is kind and compassionate and very helpful. He helped me work through and understand some things I was struggling with and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Written on May 04, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties
I started with Timothy a couple of weeks ago, and things are already changing in my life. Tim has opened my eyes to a couple of hard areas that I was not wanting to deal with. I would highly recommend him and Betterhelp to anyone that is struggling.
Written on Apr 30, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Timothy is the most understanding and attentive counselor I've ever had. He is honest and caring, but also pushes me to open my mind and heart wider to get more out of the therapy. He is very good at what he does, and I think we click, making therapy such a healthy outlet for me.
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks
Timothy is very easy to talk to and made me feel much more secure in this process than I could have imagined!
Written on Jan 22, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Great counselor.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Great help. Feel mood improved after sharing with Timothy.
Written on Jan 07, 2021 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Timothy has been extremely helpful over the last few weeks in helping me understand and sort the new feelings of anxiety that I have been dealing with. He gets right to the point, to which I am very grateful because I can dwell on things for too long. He is very understanding and makes me feel heard and appreciated and not like what I am feeling is wrong or crazy and I appreciate that a lot! I would recommend him to anyone I know’
Written on Dec 04, 2020 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Timothy is experienced, nurturing, caring and very based in the real world. He was able to understand what I needed quickly, he validated me, and gave me the insight and confidence I needed (very quickly I should add !) to make a very large decision. I am very thankful I found Timothy at that moment in my life !!
Written on Sep 02, 2020 after therapy with Timothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Timothy has sent me some great resources to deal with my anxiety. He listens and helps. Just having someone to talk to that is object helps a whole bunch!
Written on Aug 30, 2020 after therapy with Timothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
In the short time we’ve been talking I feel that he provides good feedback and questions that move me forward. I tend to get stuck on a feeling but I like the way he asks questions. It makes me think about the next step.
Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have anxiety and insecurities about my marriage and Timothy allows me to express my concerns without fear of judgment. He then points out facts in my situation to help ground me and provides strategies to help alleviate my anxiety. He is responsive and direct and exactly what I need right now to help me work through these issues. I would definitely recommend him to others with similar issues.
Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Timothy has really helped me immensely, I am so happy that I reached out for help and feel lucky to have been matched with Timothy. He is professional, level headed, wise, a great listener and a fantastic adviser. I would highly recommend him!!
Written on May 18, 2020 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Tim has been wonderful! I have alot of factors that made me realize that I needed to speak to a counselor and Tim has listened to all of them. He really listens to how you feel and why, he offers tailored advice and expertise to every situation. He has helped me through the most difficult time in my life and I wouldn't have better mental health today without him.
Written on Sep 20, 2019 after therapy with Timothy for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Using Betterhelp with Timothy Welch has been the best decision I’ve ever made. He’s funny, quick to respond, and truly cares. His perspective and approach have helped me to work on things I never thought I would be able to face. He’s the best!
Written on Mar 14, 2019 after therapy with Timothy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem
This has been a positive experience for me. It made a huge difference to talk & feel understood.
Written on Jan 31, 2019 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and sleeping disorders
Since I started talking to Tim I feel I have someone I can talk to ,someone who listens to me,someone who understands,someone who I feel ushers me in the right direction and I feel Mr Welch is very patient. A person who empathises and makes me feel he is concerned and caring.
Written on Jan 27, 2019 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr Welch is very patient and wise. He is always right on point and gives the most relevant insights and advice.
Written on Jan 24, 2019 after therapy with Timothy for 1 week on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse
Timothy Welsch is a wonderful therapist. He challenges me to think in new ways and always keeps me on my toes. He is very encouraging and I have made a great deal of progress working with him.
Written on Dec 05, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Timothy is professional and available without being pushy. He listens and allows me to rant, which is a good thing. He also asks questions and gives assignments, which help me think.
Written on Sep 29, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I admire the advice that Timothy provides me. He always has an interesting spin on the situations and always gives me constructive feedback on how are why things are the way they are. He’s encouraging and honest with a great sense of humor. I feel he understands me and my goals.
Written on Sep 24, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and career difficulties
Timothy is great. He is constantly checking in on me if I have been too busy to respond. He lets you speak and rant freely while giving you options of how you can go about a situation! 10/10 recommend!
Written on Sep 20, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
Responds quickly, has plenty of patience, very kind and understanding. Has time for anything you are having difficulties with and above all else has the necessary expertise.
Written on Aug 28, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 3 weeks
Great counselor. He makes me feel like I can speak freely, he listens carefully and provides good advice.
Written on Aug 16, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and grief
Timothy Welch has been a wonderful therapist. He listens, takes your lead of how you want the session to go, and respects and honors what your goals are. He is honest, genuine, supportive, and kind. He also provides empathy and clarity in his approach. I highly recommend him to help you through any tough times you are experiencing or as a mentor to help guide you through to reach your goals and provide clarity to the chaos in your life.
Written on Jul 21, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, parenting, and self esteem
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