Dr. Joshua Welch
Josh Welch, Psy.D., joins Kentlands Psychotherapy as a Licensed Psychologist with 5 years of experience providing clinical care to a diverse array of children and their families. First and foremost, Dr. Welch seeks to create a safe and nurturing space for children to help them move from surviving to thriving. With experience across various settings, Dr. Welch has developed skills and insight to guide him in working with children as young as five. Joshua recognizes the privilege of building a therapeutic relationship through warmth, openness, shared respect, and genuine care.
Therapy
Dr. Welch’s therapeutic approach is built on his unwavering confidence in children and families to move towards the lives that are meaningful to them. He emphasizes children’s roles as experts on themselves and utilizes families’ inherent strengths to address their presenting concerns. He understands that children do not always have the words to explain what they are experiencing, which is why he has developed skills in not only traditional talk therapy, but also family systems and play therapy approaches. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, acting out behaviorally, or having difficulty adjusting to family changes, Joshua draws from a comprehensive toolkit of evidence-based approaches to meet children’s and families’ needs. Additionally, he has experience working with children who’ve experienced trauma, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, and managing suicidality. Dr. Welch derives tremendous joy from his work and finds deep meaning in helping his clients prosper.
Background
Dr. Welch earned his Psy.D. from Xavier University with an emphasis on treating children and adolescents. He completed his post-doctoral fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute through the John Hopkins School of Medicine, where he received specialized training in working with parents and families. His passion for supporting children and adolescents extends beyond the therapy room. Be it mentoring middle school students, judging middle and high school science fairs, or coaching tumbling and cheerleading, Joshua brings his infectious energy and unconditional positive regard to everything he does.
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