Steven Welch is a seasoned psychotherapist with over 27 years of experience in the areas of addiction, HIV, LGBT, adult and adolescent care.As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), he is able to adapt his clinical knowledge to support clients in a wide spectrum of life stressors.Some topics of discussion on the show are below and the full blog article can be found here.Why do men avoid therapy/counseling?How does imagery impact African- American male identity/wellness?What are some themes of African-American men that are barriers to seeking help?What are some environmental factors to consider?Why physical wellness can be a gateway to a conversation?Why do you think trauma is at the root of many African American male well-being issues?What is COLORISM and is this an issues impacting African American (AA) wellness?What are some factors AA men face when coming to terms with same sex attraction?How do I create a safe space as a clinician?Why are you a therapist and why this topic?Steven P. Welch LCSW-R, ACSW, CASACPsychotherapist