Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Matthew Welch, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904015681
- NPI
- 1831972769
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Matthew supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Matthew
Matthew Welch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with six years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression.
He helps people talk through what is happening and figure out next steps. Sessions are practical and focused on immediate concerns like panic, mood swings, and workplace stress. He also addresses issues that come up around adoption and foster care, autism, communication problems, dissociation, and feelings of isolation.
Matthew uses methods that guide action and change. He draws on motivational interviewing to support commitment to change, and solution-focused techniques to build small, practical steps forward. Trauma-focused approaches are used when past harm affects current functioning.
In sessions he concentrates on clear goals and straightforward tools. Conversations aim to identify what is getting in the way and what can be done differently. He encourages small, repeatable changes that make daily life more manageable.
People looking for help with mood disorders, panic attacks, or post-traumatic stress will find a clinician who emphasizes plain talk and doable strategies. He works in English and practices in Virginia as an LCSW. To start, prospective clients choose an online therapy option and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build commitment through guided conversation. Online sessions using this approach focus on values, small goals, and next steps that fit day-to-day life. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical solutions and what works now; online work using this method targets immediate, achievable changes and short-term goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past harm and works to reduce those impacts on current mood and behavior through structured, gradual techniques.Finding the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences in early sessions and recommend a mix of techniques based on what the client needs. This helps shape a plan that is realistic for the client's schedule and concerns.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, require less travel, and allow quicker check-ins when problems arise. These practical benefits help people keep momentum and apply skills between appointments.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related issues such as panic, mood disorders, and workplace problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-oriented approaches including motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused methods to help people make changes and manage symptoms.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience supporting people with mood and trauma-related concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers