Tim Welch, LPCC, MAC, NCC, BC-TMH
Online Alcohol/Drug Treatment & Mental Health Counseling
Newark, Ohio, Columbus Area Therapist
Welcome to Tim Welch Counseling, your trusted source for comprehensive addiction and mental health therapy services in Newark, Ohio, and the wider Heath, Granville and Columbus, Ohio area. As a therapist with over 22 years experience, I specialize in providing personalized counseling for individuals struggling with addiction, trauma, Asperger's and spectrum struggles, depression, anxiety and various other mental health issues.
Enhancing mental health through a high standard of care, professionalism and accessibility.
Counseling Approach
My clinical approach is both eclectic and empowering, designed to motivate and draw from a range of therapeutic perspectives, including cognitive-behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, EMDR, and reality-based methods. In addressing alcohol and drug addiction, I emphasize a choice-based philosophy, viewing substance use as a possible indicator of deeper emotional challenges. By focusing on these underlying struggles, I aim to support lasting recovery and make maintaining sobriety more attainable and personally meaningful.
TeleHealth
Connect with me for individual sessions through secure online video, offering the convenience and effectiveness of traditional face-to-face counseling in a "virtual room" accessible from anywhere. This flexibility means our sessions can go wherever you are, just a tap away on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. I’ll provide a secure link for paperwork, allowing you to complete forms easily from your own device. Online counseling eliminates the need for office visits, making it easier to access support in a way that fits seamlessly into your life.
Starting Therapy
Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and I’m here to respect and honor your individuality and the goals you’re pursuing. I see therapy as a collaborative journey—a two-way street where we work together to determine the best path toward your personal growth. While current challenges may feel overwhelming, they don’t have to define what lies ahead. Together, we’ll work to empower you, explore options for change, and cultivate a sense of hope as you move toward meaningful solutions and resolution for your struggles.
"2Bits" is not a traditional memoir; it’s a journey through fragmented memories and hard-won lessons from a complex relationship with alcohol. Each chapter serves as a piece of a larger puzzle, tracing how drinking intertwined with my life as I grappled with the need to fit in, connect, and find peace. These stories reveal the evolving ways I turned to alcohol to navigate the emotional highs and lows of life—from carefree days of youth to moments of rebellion, confusion, and escape.
This collection of moments, sometimes messy and raw, offers an honest look at how my choices shaped me, for better or worse. Through these reflections, I hope to connect with others who’ve faced similar struggles, sharing that growth doesn’t come with a clear beginning or end but with the courage to keep moving forward, one step at a time.
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Whether you're seeking support for substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other challenges, I offer professional guidance and experience to help you achieve lasting recovery and emotional well-being. Contact me today to schedule a telehealth therapy session and take the first step towards a brighter, healthier future.
Newark, Ohio Licking County Online Therapy. Individual Alcohol Counseling, Drug Counseling, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression & Mental Health Therapy.
Insurance accepted in OHIO: Aetna, All Savers, Ambetter, Anthem | Elevance, AvMed, BlueCross and BlueShield, Buckeye Health Plan, CareSource, Decent Health, Carelon Behavioral Health, Ellwood Group, Cigna and Evernorth, Medicare, EAP:United Health/Optum, FAIROS/OccuNet, Golden Rule, Medical Mutual, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Surest, UMR, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, United Health/Optum - Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, ClaimDoc, Velocity National Provider Net, Medben (Newark City Only), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Virtual Network), Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey, Teladoc. $110 Private pay/session.
Insurances accepted in Florida: Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare, Oscar, Teladoc, Private pay $110.