Erin Welsh

Compassionate counselor focused on practical growth

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Erin

Erin Welsh brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work as a licensed counselor in Maryland. She centers her practice on collaborative goal-setting, helping clients identify strengths and clarify what matters most to them.

Background and approach

Erin uses cognitive-behavioral strategies among other evidence-informed techniques to reduce negative self-talk and build practical skills for day-to-day life. Her approach adapts to each person’s needs, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered work, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful.

Erin has guided people through a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, ADHD, addictions, and parenting difficulties. She values working with caregivers alongside children when appropriate and incorporates multisensory, tactile methods with younger clients.

Erin offers messaging and live messaging services plus occasional phone sessions, with regular check-ins Monday through Friday. She aims to foster growth, enhance self-esteem, and support clients in making meaningful change through an individualized, collaborative process.

Practical approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and skill building; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and negative self-talk. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness and values-guided actions to help clients accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful behaviors that align with their goals. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and attachment needs, helping clients explore how early and current relationships influence emotional responses and connection difficulties.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Erin works with clients to figure out which approaches fit their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and inviting client input about what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life and to access consistent support from licensed professionals. For clients who prefer more frequent check-ins or written reflection, messaging options provide ongoing connection, while phone or video sessions allow for deeper, real-time conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Erin address?

Erin works with a broad array of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and grief, ADHD, addictions, parenting difficulties, and eating or sleeping problems.

How would you describe Erin's therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and individualized, focusing on identifying strengths, setting meaningful goals, and using approaches like CBT to change unhelpful thinking and develop practical coping skills.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She brings 15 years of experience and blends several therapeutic approaches to match each client's needs while emphasizing skills, self-esteem, and growth.

What are Erin's credentials and where is she based?

Erin holds MD and LCPC credentials, listed as MD LCPC LC6399, and she practices in Maryland.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with Erin?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those outside her state.

Which session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with an emphasis on messaging and live messaging plus occasional phone sessions.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoachingADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion 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 OCD Panic 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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English