Erin Welsh, MD, LCPC
Collaborative counselor supporting family and individual growth
- Family-centered care
- Evidence-based strategies
- Flexible messaging support
About Erin Welsh
Erin Welsh is a licensed counselor practicing in Maryland who brings a collaborative, strength-focused approach to working with children, adolescents, adults, and caregivers. She holds the credentials MD and LCPC - MD indicates a Doctor of Medicine and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and combines extensive training with practical experience to help clients pursue meaningful change.
Erin works with individuals and families across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, OCD, and ADHD. She emphasizes individualized care, tailoring an eclectic mix of techniques to match each person’s situation and goals. Her work centers on identifying personal strengths, setting clear goals, and taking concrete steps toward improved self-esteem and healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.
When supporting young children, Erin involves parents and family members directly, offering individual and group sessions that may include siblings or other caregivers so the whole system can contribute to the child’s progress. She uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to address negative self-talk and incorporates multisensory and tactile techniques with younger clients when appropriate. Erin provides messaging and live chat services and occasional phone sessions, with regular check-ins Monday through Friday.
Erin works with individuals and families across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, OCD, and ADHD. She emphasizes individualized care, tailoring an eclectic mix of techniques to match each person’s situation and goals. Her work centers on identifying personal strengths, setting clear goals, and taking concrete steps toward improved self-esteem and healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.
When supporting young children, Erin involves parents and family members directly, offering individual and group sessions that may include siblings or other caregivers so the whole system can contribute to the child’s progress. She uses cognitive-behavioral strategies to address negative self-talk and incorporates multisensory and tactile techniques with younger clients when appropriate. Erin provides messaging and live chat services and occasional phone sessions, with regular check-ins Monday through Friday.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erin Welsh have?
Erin Welsh has 15 years of experience.
Is Erin Welsh a licensed therapist?
Yes. Erin holds the credentials MD and LCPC. MD indicates a Doctor of Medicine and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: MD LCPC LC6399.
In which languages does Erin Welsh provide therapy?
Erin provides therapy in English.
Where is Erin Welsh located?
Erin is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Erin Welsh as my therapist?
You can work with Erin Welsh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erin Welsh work with international clients?
Yes, Erin works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erin Welsh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Erin integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. ACT focuses on helping clients clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for coping with stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and is often applied to issues like depression, negative self-talk, and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erin will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative planning helps shape sessions so they remain relevant, practical, and responsive to change.
Online therapy with Erin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible options for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent work on goals, attend sessions from various locations, and continue momentum between meetings with messaging check-ins and brief contacts as needed.