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Thomas Welle, LPC, LAC - Behavioral Health Provider

Thomas Welle, LPC, LAC - Behavioral Health Provider

Thomas “Tom” Welle, LPC, LAC, is a licensed professional counselor and licensed addiction counselor at Northwest Colorado Health. He has experience helping people address mental health and substance use concerns in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Education and Professional Experience

Tom earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. He later received his Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William & Mary in Virginia.

He has served in a variety of behavioral health roles throughout Northwest Colorado, providing counseling and support to people with mental health and substance use disorders.

Therapeutic Approaches

Tom uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches selected according to each patient’s individual needs, experiences and treatment goals. Methods incorporated into his practice include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Individualized mental health counseling
  • Substance use disorder counseling

Approach to Behavioral Healthcare

Tom believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is an important part of effective counseling. He works collaboratively with patients to identify meaningful treatment goals and develop practical strategies for reaching them.

As part of Northwest Colorado Health’s integrated care team, Tom helps patients access coordinated mental health and substance use services. Learn more about Northwest Colorado Health’s behavioral health services.

Make an Appointment

To ask about counseling, addiction treatment or other behavioral health services, call 970-824-8233 in Craig or 970-879-1632 in Steamboat Springs.

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