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At Wel-Mor Psychology Group, Inc, we are committed to guiding individuals and families through their most challenging moments with expert psychological care. Our team brings decades of combined experience across clinical psychology, substance abuse recovery, trauma therapy, and behavioral intervention.

David Welch, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

David Welch Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Welch has been licensed since 2001 and has been working with domestic violence and substance abuse populations for 25+ years. Dr. Welch has an extensive background in helping people deal with marital, couples’ issues, end-of-life, grief and loss issues, and childhood trauma and abuse issues. Dr. Welch is currently seeing individuals and couples in private practice and facilitating male Batterers’ Intervention Program groups. In addition, Dr. Welch is the direct supervisor for all substance abuse programs at Wel-Mor Psychology Group, Inc. He has more than 25 years experience in various forms of substance abuse treatment, including inpatient, dual diagnosis, residential treatment program, outpatient treatment and individual therapy.

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Fran Cutshaw

Fran has been working in the field of Domestic Violence for the last 18 years. She began as a Victim Advocate for women and children before becoming a case-manager and then a supervisor. In 2006, she switched over to working with offenders and has done so for the last 10 years. She facilitates both men’s and women’s Batterers’ Intervention Program groups where she helps her clients make positive changes in their lives. She is Probation-approved and also works with clients struggling with chemical dependency. She went to Cypress College and received her Drug and Alcohol certification in 2002. She is also certified as a Sexual Assault Victim counselor as well as receiving certification in Suicide Prevention. She volunteered on the Suicide Hotline for 1 year. In 2013, she became a certified Life Coach, working with individuals as well as couples. She is very persistent and tenaciously strives to achieve what she wants to accomplish, both personally and professionally. She is dedicated to work the same way in order to guide you in achieving your goals.

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Lanae Farlin CADCI

Office Manager

Lanae Farlin is a Certified Addictions Counselor (CADCI) and has been working in the field of recovery since 2002. Lanae understands the disease of addiction and the negative consequences it can have on an addict and their loved ones. She has worked in many treatment modalities including Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient and Detox. Lanae has experience working with Co-occurring Disorders, Criminal Justice population, Gender Specific treatment, TAY (Transitional Age Youth) and At Risk Youth both in and out of the school system. Lanae has 14 years of experience expanding from admissions to case management, group facilitation, and individual counseling as well as discharge planning to assist with reintegration back into life after treatment.

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Steve Haase

Steve Haase brings a unique blend of lived experience, entrepreneurial grit, and deep contemplative practice to his work as an addiction counselor. Before entering the treatment world, he was an original partner at The Orchard, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company from a startup into a $100 million enterprise, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Sony Music. A certified meditation teacher, Steve has spent over 300 days in silent meditation and logged more than 10,000 hours of personal practice. He has worked in private-pay treatment centers, nonprofit programs, and Medi-Cal-funded outpatient facilities, delivering evidence-based practices with authenticity, compassion, and a touch of NYC grit… all rooted in the belief that the way out of suffering lies within. 

Dianne Luong

Dianne is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) with a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology and a strong background in both mental health and addiction recovery. She brings a diverse range of experience to her role, including working with children, individuals involved in the justice system under AB109, and in mental health residential treatment settings. Dianne is deeply passionate about the fields of recovery and mental health, and she is committed to helping individuals heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. Her work is guided by empathy, clinical insight, and a dedication to meaningful, lasting change.
 
 

Michael Brown

Michael Brown is a dedicated Registered Alcohol and Drug Counselor with experience helping individuals break free from addiction and build lives of lasting sobriety. As someone who has personally overcome addiction, Michael has used his own recovery journey to deeply understand and guide clients in achieving sobriety and discovering fulfillment in life. His personal experience has also empowered him to heal from trauma, rebuild relationships with his family, and create a career centered on supporting others in healing generational traumas, overcoming negative core beliefs, and transforming behaviors that have hindered their peace and acceptance. Michael is passionate about helping others begin their journey toward a brighter, sober future.  
 
 
 
 

Eleanor Nario

Since joining Wel-mor Psychology almost two years ago, Eleanor Nario has contributed as a medical biller, leveraging her AHIMA CCS Coding Credential to manage clinical data and billing with precision.  She is committed to learning more about substance abuse treatment to support the organization’s work effectively.
 
 

Martin Johns

Martin Johns, is an APCC and has been working in the field of recovery since 2024. Martin strives to understand and empathize with those suffering from the disease of addiction and the negative consequences it can have on an addict and their loved ones. He has worked in Intensive Outpatient Treatment and has experience working with individuals with Co-occurring Disorders, members of the Criminal Justice population, and At-Risk Youth. Martin has experience with case management, group facilitation, and individual counseling.
 
 

Shelby King

Shelby is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Alcohol and Drug Counselor with over six years of experience in the addiction treatment field. Her passion for working in recovery stems from her own journey as a recovering addict, giving her a powerful sense of empathy and understanding for those navigating similar paths. Shelby is committed to helping clients regain control of their lives, offering support, accountability, and hope as they work toward becoming healthy, happy, and productive members of society. Her work is driven by a deep love for her clients and a strong belief in the possibility of lasting change through recovery
 
 
 
 

Drew Balcom, Psy.D., RPA, LPHA

Drew brings over a decade of experience to Wel-Mor Psychology Group, where he serves as a Registered Psychological Associate and Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts. He holds a doctorate in psychology and is currently accruing supervised hours toward licensure as a clinical psychologist. With a foundation as a Licensed Educational Psychologist, Drew is highly skilled in comprehensive assessment and mental health support, with a deep understanding of developmental and learning needs across the lifespan. His recovery-focused practice integrates evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing, with a strengths-based, collaborative style. Drew is committed to helping individuals facing substance use disorders build resilience, cultivate accountability, and foster meaningful connection throughout their recovery journey.

Melody Stewart

Melody Stewart has been working with Wel Mor since April 2024. She is our office support staff, and she works answering phones and connecting clients to our services. Melody enjoys helping people and being connected to the world of therapy. In the future, Melody hopes to be able to work as a counselor and continue her work of helping others.

 
 
 
 

Denise Van Wormer

With over 19 years of experience in the field of addiction counseling and a proud holder of a CDAC II certification, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals break free from the grip of addiction and build meaningful, sober lives. My passion for this work is deeply personal—I’ve been actively engaged in my own recovery journey for the past 22 years, and that lived experience informs the empathy, understanding, and dedication I bring to every client relationship.
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> I believe in meeting people where they are, providing high-quality, client-centered care, and supporting each person in uncovering their strength and potential. Whether someone is taking their first steps toward sobriety or rebuilding their life after years in recovery, I strive to be a steady, compassionate guide on that journey.
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At Wel-Mor Psychology Group, Inc, we provide compassionate psychological support tailored to each individual. Our clients trust us to guide them through anxiety, depression, trauma, and more — with professional care that brings real results

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Learned a lot and the material taught was very helpful and useful. Thank you.

Steve

Thank you David for being such an amazing counselor and for all your support, great lessons, tools, and advices. with David I have learned the tools that I need to face my future. I feel so fortunate to have been placed in your class, you helped me to improve myself and my behavior, I had really good experience with Wal-Mor Psychology, very professional team, respectful and friendly.

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