The type of therapy you will receive is a problem solving systemic approach. This means that the focus of therapy will be an understanding of your goals for treatment and working together to solve these problems in a focused and planned way. This may include assignments to be completed between sessions. Also treatment will look at the systems in which you and your situation exist including family, work, religion, society, etc., and seek to understand how these factors affect your situation.

Other areas where Dr. Welch may assist you and/or your family:
Persistent problems with a child's behavior, school adjustment, and performance
Sexual concerns
Feelings of depression, failure, anxiety, and loneliness
Difficulty in talking with family members, friends, and co-workers
Alcohol and drug abuse
Repeated financial difficulties
Drastic weight fluctuations and irregular eating patterns
Chronic work difficulties and frequent job changes
Unmanageable anger, hostility, and violence
Persistent feelings of dissatisfaction with marriage and family life
Persistent difficulty coping with stresses arising from life crises such as death, divorce, acute and chronic illness and unemployment
Stepfamily adjustments

Dr. Welch, President, Founder and CEO of The Center for Enriching Relationships, Inc. website:
www.EnrichingRelationships.org
The Center for Enriching Relationships, Inc. - an organization committed to enhancing relationships through practical application of biblical truths and respected research

Professional Speaking, Teaching and Writing:
Speaking engagements include preaching in a variety of denominations nationwide, revivals held at many churches, seminars on the family nationwide, keynote addresses at statewide organizations, original research presented at national conferences, radio guest appearances
A wide variety of articles in magazines, biblical commentaries and methodologies, and newspapers including Point Loma Nazarene University ViewPoint Magazine, Group Publishing, The Preachers Magazine, Bible Study Methodologies for Word Action Publishing, World Mission Magazine, and the Kansas City Star newspaper
Contributions to several books and devotionals including the Evangelical Dictionary of Christian Education (Baker Books) and Introducing Christian Education (Baker Books), and Nazarene Publishing House
Editor for Quest for Success (a College Guide for Freshman university students)
Editoral Advisory Board for the Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association
Foreward for a 2005 book, For Better or for Worse (Tate Publishing)
Video on Learning How to FORGIVE Ourselves As We forgive Each Other (Word Action Publishing)

Degrees and License:
M.S. in Family Therapy from Friends University (1998)
Ph.D. in Education from the University of Kansas (1994)
M.Div. in Pastoral Ministry/Theology from Nazarene Theological Seminary (1986)
M.A. in Religion from Point Loma Nazarene University (1980)
B.A. in Religion from Point Loma Nazarene University with minor in Psychology (1978)
Certificate in Youth Ministries, Point Loma Nazarene University (1978)
Licensed in the state of Kansas as a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist since 1998
Approved Supervisor in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (2005)
Ordained Minister in the Church of the Nazarene since 1985
Ordained Minister-Supply in The Wesleyan Church since 2007
MFT Intern #47821 supervised by Gary Cundiff, M. A., Lic# M31097

Affiliations:
Fellow in Psychotherapy in the American Psychotherapy Association
Clinical Member in the American Association of Marriage and Family
Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Member, Kansas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Certified Human Behavior Consultant, Uniquely You, Inc.
Presenter, Prepare and Enrich, Life Innovations, Inc.

Faculty and Administrative Associations:
2009 - Present, Azusa Pacific University, San Diego, California: Adjunct Professor in the M.S. Clinical Psychology department
2006 - Present, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California: Adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology
1989-2005, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, Kansas: Coordinator, Department of Christian Education, Professor of Christian Education and Family Studies, Chairman of the Division of Management and Human Relations, Professor and supervisor of graduate students in the Masters in Counseling Program
2001, Friends University, Wichita, Kansas: Adjunct Professor in the graduate Family Therapy program
1989-1991, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri: Associate Registrar
1979-1983, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California: Resident Director, Associate Dean of Students, and Assistant Chaplain

Pastoral Experiences:
Counseling Pastor (part-time), Skyline Church, Rancho San Diego, California: www.SkylineChurch.org (2006-present)
Interim Pastor of six churches in California, Kansas and Missouri, (1987-2006)
1987-1989, Pastoral Ministries Coordinator, International Headquarters, Church of the Nazarene, Kansas City, Missouri
1983-1987, Senior Minister, Rainbow Boulevard Church of the Nazarene, Kansas City, Kansas
1981-1983, Director of College Ministries, First Church of the Nazarene, San Diego, California

Honors and Awards:
National Registers Who's Who In Executives and Professionals (2006-2007)
Gamma Epsilon Donald S. Metz Award for Distinctive Academic Contributions (Teacher of the Year), MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, Kansas (2000-2001)
Who's Who Among America's Teachers (2002, 2004, 2005)
International Who's Who of Professionals (1997)
Outstanding Young Men of America (1983, 1984, 1986)

Contact:
dwelch@FCSSanDiego.com
619-280-3430 x130