I am a mental health counselor licensed in Florida with over 20 years of experience working as a therapist, clinical consultant and executive coach. I am also a trainer and provide training in an evidenced based model for clinicians across the country. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach utilizes Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Solution Focused models. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. My intent is to respond within 24 hours of initial contact.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH2484
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. James Welch. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Welch is a great listener and empathetic. He made me feel supported and understood and offered practical and easily implementable strategies to combat the issues I brought up. He has extensive knowledge and experience which is evident in his approach. I definitely recommend choosing him as your therapist! I am so glad I did.
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been working with Dr. Welch for 3 weeks now having at least 2 sessions per week with homework. The experience has been truly eye opening and I am so grateful for his guidance to better perspectives and approach to my familial and personal issues. He is easy to talk to; I can always be open and honest. Truly a gentleman. Great at what he does!
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
So far everything is great. He gives me new tools and listens to my concerns.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Welch was very helpful in guiding me to discover a vocabulary to describe my condition. He talked about useful studies from research that shed light on the way we think, which helped me to make sense of what I was going through. Thank you, Dr. Welch!
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with James for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Welch is a great therapist with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Don’t miss the chance to talk with him, if he still has availability.
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Welch is great! He listens to your problems completely neutral. He provides great ways to cope with anxiety issues.
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd