Matthew Welch, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 6 years in practice

Matthew Welch is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with six years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904015681 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1831972769 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Matthew

Matthew Welch is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with six years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, and anger. He also supports those coping with bipolar disorder and depression.

Matthew aims to make a first session feel more approachable and less overwhelming. Matthew spends sessions listening first and asking clear questions to understand what feels hardest. He creates a calm space where people can talk about difficult experiences without judgment.

Background and approach

He uses practical steps to help clients notice patterns and try small changes between sessions. His work includes addressing trauma and abuse with care, and helping people rebuild routines and coping skills. He also helps people facing workplace stress, isolation, and struggles with communication.

For adoptees and those with foster care backgrounds he pays attention to how early experiences shape current feelings. Matthew uses goal-focused approaches to break big problems into manageable steps. He often draws on solution-focused ideas and motivational interviewing to help people find motivation and direction.

He adjusts pace based on what a person needs that week. People who choose him can expect straightforward language and practical options to try at home. He encourages small experiments and follows up on what helps.

The aim is steady progress that fits each person’s life and schedule.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Adoption and foster care
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Workplace issues

Approaches Matthew names

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Online support

How Matthew’s Approaches Work Online

Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and build confidence. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify what someone wants and what might get in the way. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and existing strengths. It helps people identify what would look different when things improve and plan easy experiments to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will talk through options and check in about what feels useful. He adapts methods to match each person’s goals, pace, and preferences so the plan stays practical and realistic.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into daily life. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are handy when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to keep contact between appointments and to get support when a quick note helps.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also addresses related issues like panic attacks, isolation, workplace stress, and life purpose.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, goal-focused approaches and listens first to understand what matters most. Sessions emphasize small steps and clear options to try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of professional experience working with mood and trauma-related concerns in clinical settings.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Virginia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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