About

Newark, Ohio, Columbus Area Telehealth Therapist

Welcome! Originally from Toledo, Ohio, I now call Newark home, where I live with my wife and two kids. My family is my anchor, grounding me in a life of purpose and commitment both personally and professionally. Outside of my work as a counselor, I find balance and peace in the simple things—working out, staying active, and spending time in my yard. Exercise and outdoor work are my ways of staying centered, connecting with the moment, and reflecting on the journey that’s brought me here.

As a counselor, I strive to create a safe space for others to explore their challenges, without judgment, offering genuine support through life’s complex layers.

My Journey:

I didn’t take a straight road to get here. My journey, marked by a complex relationship with drinking and the inner battles that came with it, has shaped how I work and connect with others. My past is woven with moments of struggle, resilience, and revelations that didn’t arrive neatly but came as fragments, each one teaching me something new about who I am and what truly matters. I've learned that change isn’t an overnight transformation but a commitment made in quiet moments, an acceptance of each step, each mistake, as part of a larger journey.

My Credentials:

I hold a Master’s in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University, I am a National Certified Counselor, a Board-Certified Tele-mental Health Counselor, and a Master Addiction Counselor. My expertise includes a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, stress, panic, and substance use concerns. These certifications and years of experience help me guide clients with evidence-based approaches tailored to each person’s needs.

My Practice:

In my private practice, I take an eclectic, individualized approach to therapy, drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and reality-based approaches. My work often centers on individuals who feel they’re carrying an invisible weight—those who may struggle with self-worth, feel disconnected from their lives, or are seeking purpose beyond the pain they carry. I work with people who have lived with their own “monsters,” those subtle choices and behaviors that may have grown over time into challenges they’re now ready to face.

I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their fears, motivations, and struggles without judgment. I don’t just help clients with their immediate issues; I support them in building a foundation of resilience, authenticity, and self-acceptance. My practice emphasizes helping clients recognize their own strength, find stability, and connect deeply with the resilience within them.

Beyond the Office:

Outside of counseling, I’m also a writer. My autobiography, 2Bits, is a reflection on my journey with addiction, mental health, faith, and self-acceptance. Each chapter captures a different part of my life, offering insights into the lessons I’ve gathered along the way. Through this work, I aim to resonate with others who may feel lost or isolated, offering a reminder that while the path may be dark at times, there’s always light to guide us forward.

Whether you’re searching for help or just looking to connect, I welcome you. It’s never too late to take that first step, and it’s my privilege to walk alongside you.

About Tim

Life can strip you of any shred of self-worth if you let it. They say strength and knowledge comes from hardship, but damn, I wish it was easier sometimes. Whether you are struggling with drugs or alcohol, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma or other addiction or mood issue, my hope is I can help guide you through your difficult time and get you to more solid ground. My passion is to try to find you where you’re at, understand your circumstances and help guide you to a place you believe will better your life.

I am nationally certified as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board Of Certified Counselors and am a Licensed Professional Independent Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio. I am also a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH). I received my bachelors degree In Psychology from John Carroll University in Ohio and my Masters Degree in Counseling and Human Development at Walsh University in Ohio.

I’ve been a clinical counselor for over 20 years and currently work in a private practice. I have extensive life and clinical experience with alcohol/drugs and in helping those who are struggling with an addiction to recover. Having struggled myself with both alcohol and mood issues, my goal is to utilize my experience and education to empower and help you navigate anything you feel is holding you back in life. I believe people have the ability to get through adversity, can change and that one approach does not fit all.

My experience includes: private practice, community mental health, crisis intervention and hospitalizations, alcohol and drug recovery rehab, EAP, DOT, domestic violence groups, anger management groups, alcohol/drug recovery groups, group home for troubled youth, case management, shelter for runaway street kids in New York, Harlem and California, hospice floor for AIDS patient, and terminally ill floor for kids.

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Tim Welch, LPCC, NCC, MAC, BC-TMH
www.twelch.com

740-200-0550

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Insurance accepted: Aetna, All Savers, Ambetter, Anthem | Elevance, AvMed, BlueCross and BlueShield, Buckeye Health Plan, Centivo Ellwood Group, Cigna and Evernorth, Cigna, Medicare, EAP:United Health/Optum, FAIROS/OccuNet, Golden Rule,  Medical Mutual, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, Surest (formerly Bind), UMR, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, United Health/Optum - Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Velocity National Provider Net, Medben (Newark City), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Virtual Network), Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey, Talkspace, Teladoc. $110 Private pay/session.

"How do you get through years of beauty and bullshit? It can be hard and alcohol, drugs, Anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, etc. can be the result of trying hard. Mistakes shape you but don’t have to define you.  Learning positive ways to cope is the key, but often come after a lot of learning. I’ve learned a lot through my life struggles (substance use & mood) and I’ve also learned a lot through others. Combining all this experience (over 20 clinical years) with a Masters and license in Counseling, I have learned that one approach does not fit all. It is important for me to get out of the way in a counseling session so I can truly see the client in front of me. Pulling from CBT, EMDR, or motivational or reality based techniques, I tend to lean towards an eclectic approach. My goal and passion is to see you where you are, what you need and then to help guide you on whatever journey you feel better your life." - Tim

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"It is revealing how after all these years of not drinking I still get hit with moments of regret and guilt. I have changed, I know this as my actions tell me so. However, the troubling paradox I return to is this: If it was not for who I was I couldn't be who I am, but I do not like who I was. I do not know why these moments of painful memory arise accept to break me down - to teach. So I allow myself moments of quiet reflection and I hurt. And after I've hurt for a time I find my soul starts to rise once again. Stripped of my intellectual defenses I begin to let go and understand what I have done and what I now need to do."