Brendan J. Walsh, LCMHC, LCASA

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

Education: Brendan earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology, simultaneously serving in the Army Reserve. He completed a Master’s degree in Counseling at UNC Charlotte in 2022.  Brendan qualified as a Certified First Responder Provider in 2026.

Clinical Practice: Brendan works with clients facing life stage challenges, relationship issues, and anxiety.  He has worked with many individuals in the first responder community, primarily firefighters and police officers.  Drawing from evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, and motivational interviewing, Brendan strives to leverage the unique strengths each client brings to treatment. He believes a sound counseling relationship can facilitate meaningful changes in perspective and behaviors. Clients are met with acceptance in an approach based on awareness, intention, and agreed-upon action. Brendan has experience working in IOP and PHP programs for individuals in substance use recovery.  Prior to joining Presby Psych he provided services at a residential medical detox facility for individuals beginning substance use recovery.

Non-Clinical Experience: Brendan transitioned to counseling after a career spent consulting in the information technology field. Along the way he became an active volunteer at the Charlotte Rescue Mission, helping individuals prepare for high school equivalency exams and workforce reentry.

Location: Brendan is located at our Selwyn Avenue/Myers Park office where he accepts Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, out-of- network benefits and sliding scale fees.