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Erin Welsh

Erin Welsh, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

Practical, goal-focused care for trauma and life stressors

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoachingADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Maryland

Languages

English

  • Collaborative approach
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Messaging therapy

About Erin

Erin Welsh is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland who helps people coping with trauma and abuse, anxiety, stress, grief, and related concerns. She works with children, adolescents, adults, caregivers, and people growing their families. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on clear goals and practical steps that fit each person's life.

Erin draws on 15 years of clinical experience to tailor sessions to individual needs. She uses a mix of approaches such as cognitive-behavioral strategies to reduce negative self-talk and attachment-focused work to strengthen relationships. Sessions may include multisensory activities with younger children and parent involvement when that supports progress.

Her process begins by identifying strengths and realistic goals together. From there she and the client map small steps to reach those goals, track progress, and build new skills. Erin describes therapy as a team effort that teaches people to shift toward a more positive lens on themselves and their lives.

Erin offers messaging and live messaging, with occasional phone sessions. She checks in Monday through Friday. Fees vary by location and are managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients who need services in English are supported, and prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire to get started.

Erin aims to make therapy practical and approachable. She focuses on helping people build self-esteem, better communication, coping skills, and supports that help them move forward.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and goal work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a meaningful life, which can help with grief, anxiety, and coping with change.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current connections and emotional reactions. This approach is useful for relationship stress, attachment issues, and repairing patterns that cause repeated conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Erin will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, strengths, and comfort level. That choice is revisited as needed so the work stays useful and practical.

Erin provides messaging and live messaging, and sometimes phone sessions; confirm current options before booking. Online formats can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel. Therapists can also use messaging to extend support between focused conversations and to keep momentum on skills and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Erin address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, ADHD, grief, and many related issues.

What is Erin's approach in sessions?

Her style is collaborative and practical, combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, and other methods to set goals and build skills.

How much experience does she have?

Erin has 15 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, caregivers, and people growing their families.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and practices from that state.

Are services offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients who can work in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers messaging and live messaging, and she sometimes conducts phone sessions; confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Erin?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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