Eupraxia Therapy & Consulting

About Dr. Walsh

I use an integrated approach in therapy, which draws from a variety of theoretical perspectives (i.e., psychological, spiritual, philosophical) and therapeutic techniques, as well as a recognition and respect of the inherent dignity that exists in every person. My belief is that the therapeutic encounter and relationship can provide an environment where creativity (potential for new ways of thinking and being) and spontaneity can exist within the context of having strong emotional reactions or negative experiences. Some examples include: emotional dysregulation; relational conflicts; low self-esteem; worry thoughts; fears and doubts; exploring sexual orientation; identity issues; or trauma history. This recognition of one’s potential to be creative and spontaneous can lead to being more open to the possible invitation that may exist from an emotion or anxiety, making room for new insight and meaning-making, and ultimately healing and a more authentic you.

Dr. Walsh standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon with arms open


Brief Bio

Trauma & Equitable Access to Mental Healthcare Research Interest

My community-engaged research focuses on community trauma from a bioecological perspective and incorporates transgenerational and historical trauma theory.

My dissertation, titled Designing Accessible Mental Health Care in an Urban Community: Lived Experiences of Key Stakeholders Planning Emergent Community-Based Services, was developed into a dynamic collaborative model for community development and wellbeing known as Trauma Informed Community Development (TICD).

This model was created in collaboration with The Neighborhood Resilience Project based in Pittsburgh, PA. TICD aims to revitalize trauma-affected communities by establishing and promoting healthy, healing micro-communities. Cohorts from around the country have been trained in the TICD framework.

Currently, I serve as the president of the International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling (IARTC).

Consulting and Creative Projects

Most importantly, I enjoy engaging in creative projects that are meaningful and purposeful. To nurture my curiosity, act as an agent for change, and fulfill my need to create, I work as a consultant, content expert, trauma-informed workshop facilitator, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor at local universities.

Examples of projects:

  • Consulting and Trainings
    • Trauma Content Expert for Danya Institute  Central East MHTTC, Silver Spring, MD
    • Evaluation and assessment of Reconciliation Services (Kansas City, MO) 
      • Hired consultant to evaluate and assess Reconciliation Services trauma-informed culture and workforce. Developed an implementation plan based on the assessment to assist the organization in becoming fully trauma-informed across programs and all other aspects in the agency.
    • Annual Trauma Informed Community Development Institute 
      • Co-created and facilitated weeklong training in a new Trauma Informed approach to community Development for professionals and paraprofessionals from across the U.S. Pittsburgh, PA.
    • Trauma-Informed Care training (D.C. DHS)
      • Subject matter expert for the development of trauma-informed care Workforce development one-day training for Washington DC Department of Behavior Health.
    • Trauma-Informed Care Training (Delaware DHS)
      • Developed and facilitated trauma-informed care training forDelaware Department of Human Services.
    • ACE Provider Training Seminar 
      • Facilitated full day ACE training for “Moms and Cops Collaborative of Allegheny County.” Pittsburgh, PA
    • TICD: Foundations Course
      • Co-developed 5-week foundations in trauma-informed community development course with Neighborhood Resilience Project. The course is a hybrid course of live classes and asynchronous learning modules.
  • Presentations and Publications
    • Healing neighborhoods from violence-related trauma. Invited presenter at Duquesne University’s Inaugural Integrative Health Summit. Healing the Whole: How integrative medicine can solve global health issues. October 29, Power Center A. Pittsburgh, PA. Duquesne University Integrated Health Summit. My presentation begins at 6:31:38.
    • Levers, L.L., Mayfield, P., Walsh, M. J. Psychosocial Trauma as Both an Individual Issue and A Public Health Concern. Educational Session. American Counseling Association Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA (2024)
    • Walsh, M. J., & Edwards, I. An Integrative Model of Care for Higher Education in the Era of Covid. Education session at American College Counseling AssociationAnnual Conference. Savannah, GA (2023)
    • Walsh, M.J., Abernathy, P., Levers, L.L., (2022). ‘Historical Trauma and Trauma-Affected Communities,’ in Levers L.L., (ed. Second edition) Trauma Counseling: Theories and Interventions. Springer