TJ Walsh,
Founder

I received my BFA in graphic design from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. After working in non-profit marketing, communications, brand development, and fundraising for more than a decade, I shifted to the field of counseling psychology, mental health, and higher education. I obtained my MA in clinical counseling psychology from Eastern University.

I knew from the beginning that I wanted to create a private practice that focused on relationships. Not only would we help people with their relationships with themselves and others, but we would make it our focus to create genuine relationships with our clients. As human beings, one of the most important things to our health and contentment is the quality of our relationships.

I was originally trained psychodynamically. This means that I believe in the importance of the interpersonal relationship between the client and myself, the therapist. I am also firmly rooted in attachment theory, and in particular attachment in adult relationships. I am currently completing my certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy.

My team and I use a multitude of approaches and tools but when it comes down to it, we all keep the relationship with our clients as the primary focus with a goal to instill hope in them so that they may live a life worth living.

I maintain a painting studio in Springfield, PA. I am constantly making new work that focuses on psychology and the felt experiences of human beings. I exhibit my work regularly and it is in private and public collections around the country. I also curate and collect the work of emerging artists. I am on the board of directors for InLiquid, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

I write and speak about the topics of art, culture, faith & mental health. My work has been exhibited and published internationally. I am on faculty at Eastern University in the graduate school's Counseling Psychology department. I teach a variety of subjects including Personality and Psychosocial Assessment, Psychopathology, as well as Internship Seminar for students in the final stages of their degree process. I also provide supervision in the area of Couples Therapy for doctoral students in the PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy program at Eastern.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PC011354). I am board certified by NBCC as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). National Certified Counselors offer the highest standards of practice because they have met stringent education, examination, supervision, experience, and ethical requirements. I am a Certified Clini-Coach®. I am on the board of directors for the Philadelphia Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (PCEFT).

In addition to being the founder and Executive Clinical Director of TJ Walsh Counseling, I am also the founder of TJ Walsh Coaching & Consulting. In this capacity, I work with artists and creatives to GROW more fully into their creative lives. I work with artists and creatives at all levels -- whether they’re an emerging, rising artist or someone who is internationally acclaimed. I am a creative, out of the box creativity coach who wants to help creatives nurture their creative lives so that they can be whole and full of life. I help creative people nurture their souls, learn about themselves and take big, bold action.

I am a member of the following professional organizations and guilds:

American Counseling Association (ACA)

The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings.

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)

The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy is the professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy.

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)

The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) is a not-for-profit, interdisciplinary professional organization. In addition to sexuality educators, sexuality counselors and sex therapists, AASECT members include physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, allied health professionals, clergy members, lawyers, sociologists, marriage and family counselors and therapists, family planning specialists and researchers, as well as students in various relevant professional disciplines. These individuals share an interest in promoting understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior.

The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

ICEEFT serves as a center of excellence for the promotion of secure, resilient individuals and successful relationships between partners and within families. Our mission includes the further expansion and refinement of the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model through process and outcome research. Another central aspect of our mission is to educate health professionals and to increase public awareness about the efficacy of EFT and its role in strengthening relationship bonds.

Philadelphia Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (PCEFT)

The Philadelphia Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (PCEFT) is a group of psychologists, social workers and counselors with training in Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy.

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, interdisciplinary and education organization devoted to transgender health. Members engage in clinical and academic research to develop evidence-based medicine and strive to promote a high quality of care to transsexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming individuals internationally.