Mental Health Therapy in Newark

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Timothy Welch

Newark, Ohio - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Hello! It can be a scary process to start therapy and I will do my best to respect who you are and what goals you are seeking. I believe therapy should be a two-way street where you and I work together to decide what is best for you. Your current emotional struggle does not have to define your future. Working together, my hope is to help empower, encourage and educate you in finding resolution to this struggle. I’ve been a clinical counselor for 20 years and currently work in a private practice. I wrote the books 2Bits and Grit & Gold, which can be found in online bookstores. I specialize in alcohol and drug issues along with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, bipolar, work issues, spirituality struggles, family & relationship issues, marriage and divorce struggles, ADHD management for adults and adolescents, teen issues, life transitions, self-esteem, anger and stress management. I have extensive experience helping those struggling with alcohol or drugs recover, along with helping individuals heal from trauma and loss. I have my own Telehealth practice and can accept insurance for sessions if you live in Ohio or Florida. Please let me know if you would like to utilize your insurance. Outside of my clinical counseling practice, I also offer life coaching and sober coaching with tools, accountability, and support through my coaching platform and app. You can explore coaching services at actuallyiCAN.org and download my free support app at actuallyiCAN.app for motivation, pre-support, worksheets, and encouragement. My aim is to learn from each person’s story and keep an open mind so I can see what is needed to help. I will not presume to know or judge you because of what you’ve been through. I am nationally certified as a Master Addiction Counselor and National Certified Counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors, and a Licensed Professional Independent Counselor in Ohio. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from John Carroll University in Ohio and my Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Development from Walsh University in Ohio. My experience includes: private practice, community mental health, crisis intervention and hospitalizations, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, EAP, DOT, domestic violence groups, anger management groups, alcohol/drug recovery groups, group homes for troubled youth, case management, a shelter for runaway street youth in New York, Harlem and California, hospice for AIDS patients, and a terminally ill children’s floor. My goal is to utilize my education and experience 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. I look forward to working with you!

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Free Mental Health Resources in Ohio

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Ohio is an organization that provides support, education and advocacy for individuals with mental illness. Their support groups help individuals and families learn to navigate life with a mental illness by providing safe places for them to learn and share their experiences.
The Buckeye Region Anti Violence Organization (BRAVO) provides support for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community who have faced hate, violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, and/or sexual assault. They also offer training and presentations focused on anti violence work for communities called Safe Zone.
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BIPOC LGBTQ Men Women Disability Depression PTSD Anxiety Substance Abuse
The Ohio Children’s Hospital Association serves as a voice for Ohio’s youngest patients, their families and their healthcare providers. They provide advocacy and collaboration with other medical and mental health service providers to ensure children get the quality care they need and deserve regardless of the family’s ability to pay.
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Teens & Students Depression ADHD Anxiety Grief Autism
Ohio Guidestone is a faith based program that offers a range of mental health and substance use disorder services for children and adults. Their services are offered in person, by telehealth and within the community, such as the school services program where therapists provide counseling for students in need.
The Columbus Free Clinic provides free culturally competent healthcare for members of the community. This includes primary care, pharmacy services, lab and imaging, social work and specialty clinics that include psychiatry care and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.
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Depression Substance Abuse
The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) works to reduce the stigma of suicide, promote evidenced based prevention strategies and raise awareness about the relationship between mental illness and substance use disorder. They also provide support for loved ones impacted by suicide through their L.O.S.E team.
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Depression Anxiety Grief Substance Abuse
The Ohio State University’s Office of Student Life offers student counseling and consultation services. Their Let’s Talk program provides free and confidential mental health consultations without an appointment, first come first served. They offer in person and online services.
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Teens & Students
Deconstructing the Mental Health System or DMHA is an anti racist equality minded nonprofit organization that is working to increase access to mental health and wellness services for Black people, Indigenous people and People of Color. They provide 12 free therapy sessions for individuals who complete the application process.
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Teens & Students BIPOC LGBTQ Men Women
Be Present Ohio is a resource that helps youth and young adults in the LGBTQ+ community who are looking for suicide prevention and mental health resources such as counseling services, community organizations and support centers that are committed to providing culturally supportive care.
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Teens & Students BIPOC LGBTQ Men Women Seniors
The City of Cleveland Division of Police’s Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Program offers crisis intervention services operated by FrontLine Service. Individuals or their loved ones can call and receive information and service navigation during a crisis including suicide prevention and mental health/addiction support.
Kent State University’s Center for Public Policy and Health has put together an online source for individuals seeking information on mental health and service provider contact information. This includes crisis helplines, how to contact counseling and social services at the university and national support programs.
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Teens & Students BIPOC Men Women
The Ohio Careline is a free confidential behavioral health call service that is available 24/7. Their mental health professionals can help individuals or their loved ones who are in crisis.
The TriCounty Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services, in Troy, offers free services for individuals and their loved ones who are looking for mental health support. Their crisis hotline is available 24 hours a day. Their HOPE line is staffed Monday through Friday and offers basic mental health support and referrals.
The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Wayne and Holmes Counties promotes wellness and works to ensure access to a continuum of high quality, recovery oriented mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and support services.
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services offers programs and resources for vets and active service members who are facing a crisis or behavioral health issues. They help connect men and women with resources within the Veterans Administration as well as outside sources to help in times of need.
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Men Women Seniors Veterans Disability First Responders Depression ADHD PTSD Anxiety Grief Substance Abuse
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