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Donald Welch

Donald Welch

San Diego, California
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Professions: Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Languages: English

Telephone: 619-280-3430 x19897

My Approach to Therapy

My therapy office provides you with the most meticulous and compassionate professional mental health care possible, including biblical truths integration. As a licensed professional psychotherapist in two different states, past experience as a psychiatric hospital licensed clinical marriage and family therapist employee, a 25-year veteran university professor in psychology, religion and family studies, current owner of Family Counseling Services, Inc.---considered the first and oldest San Diego Christian Counseling center---and president of the Center for Enriching Relationships, Inc., a nonprofit counseling company serving churches, adoption agencies, and other Para church organizations, you will experience in-depth and conscientious care for your relationship needs. With a Ph.D. and three additional masters degrees in Family Therapy, theology and religion, many of my patients request integrating psychology with biblical truths.

My Practice & Services

Per session fee is $165. PPO insurances are welcome. Credit cards and personal checks accepted.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

I am skilled at helping with integrating Bible Truths and professional psychotherapy. With the three masters degrees, three years of university Greek language education and a Ph.D., I have comprehensive education for assisting my patients with integrating their biblical beliefs and their psychological needs.

What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist

I thoroughly enjoy providing a very safe and gentle therapy environment where a person (or persons) may experience healing from past wounds and pain, while at the same time discovering and applying new and dynamic ways to enjoying healthy relationships. I am passionate about my professional therapy work, and will diligently work to create a comprehensive professional team---upon your request---by integrating other supportive professionals including your medical doctor, a psychiatrist, a teacher, your pastor, or other people you deem supportive to improving your overall mental health.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

ChildrenTeensAdultsElders

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AbandonmentAbortion / Post Abortion IssuesAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAcademic ConcernsAddictions and CompulsionsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAggression and ViolenceAging and Geriatric Issues

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Anger ManagementBibliotherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Conflict Resolution TherapyEmotionally Focused Couples TherapyEmotionally Focused TherapyExistential PsychotherapyFamily Systems Therapy

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